About
An upright perennial, with leafy stems to 80cm in height. Domed heads of lilac-pink scented flowers appear from midsummer into early autumn.
About the genus
Phlox may be evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and salver-shaped flowers in terminal clusters
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. See phlox cultivation for further advice
PruningDeadhead to promote flowering, and cut back in autumn
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring, by basal cuttings in spring or by root cuttings in early autumn or winter
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to stem eelworms
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews, leafy gall and leaf spot