Phlox, Garden Early Start™ 'Red'
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Availability updated daily- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
- Bloom or Harvest Time
- June, July, August
Description
Exceptional early blooms of fragrant red flowers with hot pink centers, on compact plants that tend to be bushier; suitable for containers or small perennial borders; good mildew resistance
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Details
Plant Height: 12 inches
Flower Height: 16 inches
Spacing: 10 inches
Sunlight:
Hardiness Zone: 4b
Other Names: Summer Phlox
Group/Class: Early Start Series
Description:
Exceptional early blooms of fragrant red flowers with hot pink centers, on compact plants that tend to be bushier; suitable for containers or small perennial borders; good mildew resistance
Ornamental Features
Early Start™ Red Garden Phlox features bold fragrant conical red star-shaped flowers with hot pink eyes at the ends of the stems from late spring to mid summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain emerald green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Landscape Attributes
Early Start™ Red Garden Phlox is a dense herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
- Disease
Early Start™ Red Garden Phlox is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Planting & Growing
Early Start™ Red Garden Phlox will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 16 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 12 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selection of a native North American species. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Early Start™ Red Garden Phlox is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. Contact our experts for more information on how to protect it over the winter months.
More Information
Bloom or Harvest Time | June, July, August |
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Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Common Family Name | Garden Phlox |
Mature Spread (Range) | 12" - 24" |
Mature Height (Range) | 13" - 24" |