Pink Garden Phlox
Perennial is planted as the backbone in my flower garden. The Purplish-pink flowers provide crisp, clean color all summer long and into fall and a fragrance that welcomes any garden visitor.
The tall phlox stalks grow up to 5 feet tall in some varieties and the uncurling of the pink garden phlox flowers is a magical and beautiful sight. Tightly wound flowers open in an artist and graceful way, leading to an explosion of color.
There are many versions of phlox, like the creeping, low-growing rock garden version of this plant. But, for this posting; I’m sticking with the tall version.
Basic Information
| Common Names: | Fall Phlox, Garden Phlox, Perennial Phlox, Summer Phlox, Tall Phlox |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name:: | Phlox paniculata |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Light: | Full sun (will tolerant partial shade will less blooms) |
| Bloom Colors: | Pure white to red, with nearly every shade of pink, lavender, salmon and purple |
| Bloom season: | July thru September |
| Plant height: | 2 – 5 feet tall (depending on variety) and 2 feet wide |
Phlox grow best in rich, moist soil in full sun. This drought-tolerant variety prefers moist, well-drained soil and is striking when planted en masse.
The Purplish-pink flowers provide crisp, clean color all summer long right into fall and a fragrance that welcomes any garden visitor.
| Zones | 4-9 |
| Attracts | Birds, butterflies & hummingbirds |
| Soil | Rich, moist soil in full sun pH 7.0 or higher. |
| Pests | Some varieties may see slugs, snails, spider mites, and rabbits |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, root rot |
| Companion Flowers | Coneflower, Daylily, Perennial Salvia, Shasta Daisy |
Basic Care
Plants can be lifted and divided in the spring and fall. Spray plants with Dusting Wettable Sulfur every few weeks to prevent powdery mildew. Fertilize with Osmocoter Smart-Release Plant Food once at the beginning of the season.
