Garden Phlox
Phlox paniculata
Garden phlox is a tall perennial with large, fragrant flower heads in pink, purple, white and red in mid to late summer. It is a classic of cottage and pollinator gardens on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Essential Care Requirements
Light
Full sun, Partial sun
Watering
Moderate
Water at the base in dry spells; keep the soil moist.
Soil
Fertile, moist, well-drained soil; pH 6.0–7.5.
Temperature and humidity
-35–35 °C · Moderate humidity
Feeding
Feed in spring and mulch with compost.
Pruning and propagation
Propagate by division, stem cuttings
Thin to 4–5 strong stems per clump in spring; deadhead to prolong flowering.
Garden phlox is not toxic.
Top Cultivation Tips
Choose mildew-resistant varieties such as 'David'.
Space plants for airflow.
Divide every 3–4 years.
Hardy in USDA zones 4–8.
Common problems
Powdery mildew
A fungal disease that coats leaves, buds and young shoots with a white, flour-like dust, weakening the plant and spoiling flowers and fruit.
How to treat it →PestSpider mites
Tiny sap-sucking mites that thrive in hot, dry conditions, causing speckled, dull leaves and fine webbing.
How to treat it →
