Large clusters of fuschia-pink blossoms with a pleasant fragrance will attract both butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden nearly all summer long. 'Rainbow' is a shorter, more compact form which fits nicely into the front of the perennial border. It is similar to 'Laura'.
Height:
15.0-20.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Cottage Eclectic Prairie Rain Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting
Origin:
Native to North America
Phlox paniculata is unequaled for showy blooms over a long period throughout the summer. Though they are some of the most popular perennials available, they do require some maintenance to sustain their health and vigor.
Tall Garden Phlox grows best in rich, moist soil in full sun. It will thrive with bi-monthly fertilizing and consistant moisture levels. Overhead watering should be avoided since some varieties of phlox are susceptible to powdery mildew. This can be avoided or diminished by providing ample air circulation around the plants and by thinning them out periodically. Deadheading will prolong bloom time and prevent self-seeding.
Height:
15.0-20.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Cottage Eclectic Prairie Rain Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting
Origin:
Native to North America
Phlox paniculata is unequaled for showy blooms over a long period throughout the summer. Though they are some of the most popular perennials available, they do require some maintenance to sustain their health and vigor.
Tall Garden Phlox grows best in rich, moist soil in full sun. It will thrive with bi-monthly fertilizing and consistant moisture levels. Overhead watering should be avoided since some varieties of phlox are susceptible to powdery mildew. This can be avoided or diminished by providing ample air circulation around the plants and by thinning them out periodically. Deadheading will prolong bloom time and prevent self-seeding.
