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Garden Phlox
Phlox paniculata Prince of Orange
Fragrant, tubular flowers in a striking shade of bright scarlet are borne on stiff, upright stems in large, densely-arranged, pyramidal clusters from July to September. This is a vigorous, long-flowering variety which forms a neat clump of healthy, elongated, mid-green leaves and helps to attract wildlife such as hummingbirds to the garden. The flowers have unusually large corolla tubes, making it great for adding a unique touch to the garden or using as a tall perennial to add accent to the border. Combining well with other perennials, it’s widely considered to be a ‘staple’ of the perennial border
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
Any reasonable, well-drained soil is suitable
Rate of Growth:
Average
Flowering Period:
July to September
Flower Colour:
Bright scarlet
Other Features:
The name Phlox originated from the Greek word for flame
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
Ensure it is grown in plenty of space and with good air circulation. Mulch around the base of the plant with a well-rotted organic matter in summer to keep the roots cool and moist. It may need to be sprayed for spider mites and plant bugs if being grown in hot, dry conditions. Dead heading faded blooms will help to extend the flowering period. Please Note: Many perennials go ‘dormant’ which, in some cases, means that there is little or no top growth apparent between November and March. If you order perennials whilst they are dormant, they may not be visible above the soil level when purchased but will burst into life in spring. In the dormant period, we may not have stocks of all varieties in all pot sizes and therefore reserve the right to supply 9cm pots instead of 1 or 2 litre plants and adjust the price down accordingly.
Eventual Height: 90cm
Eventual Spread:
60cm
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Approx Height |
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2 litre pot |
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£4.95 |
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