Phlox paniculata FLAME Red ('Barphflare' PP28646)

FLAME™ Series

Common Name: Tall Garden Phlox

What more could one ask for in a Phlox? New from Dummen Orange (formerly Bartels Stek), this intense red flowering selection is a recently developed improvement, replacing existing production under the same name. We are pleased to add it to the other knock-out varieties that we offer.

Perfectly suited for containers, courtyard gardens, and the middle of the border, the Phlox FLAME™ Series is a group of naturally dwarf, compact cultivars. All members of this series offer good disease resistance, a bushy habit, and large, fragrant flowers in midsummer. A number of colors in the series are available.

Height:

15.0-18.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Red 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

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Prairie Rain Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Fragrant Flowers Mass Planting

Origin:

Native to North America

Phlox is unequaled for its showy blooms over a long period in summer. Though it is one of the most popular perennials available, it does require some maintenance to sustain its health and vigor.

Phlox grows best in rich, moist soil in full sun. It will thrive with fertilizing every other month 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.

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