Summer Phlox - Garden Girls series
Zone 3 - 9
Garden Girls series from Walters Gardens Inc was specifically bred to be mildew resistant and also produce an outstanding floral display. This tall garden phlox produces masses of large flowerheads bearing deep lavender-purple blooms with a white halo centre. Best grown in full sun. HEIGHT: 100-120 cm SPREAD: 60-70 cm
General Information Summer Phlox
Big, bold, beautiful flowerheads from July until September. Lovely, tall border perennials for sun to partial shade. Very attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Great for cutting. Unfortunately, powdery mildew is frequently a problem. As a preventative measure, plant Phlox in rich humus soil in a spot with good air circulation. Do not over crowd. Avoid overhead watering. Water deeply at the ground level to get the moisture where the roots can actually use it. Mildew is usually a sign that the plant is stressed, ie not getting enough moisture. Some of the newer varieties of Summer Phlox have been bred to be more mildew resistant.
1 gallon container size
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