phlox

Phlox 'Green Spring' should be watered only when the top 2 inches of soil is dry. During the spring and summer months, this may mean watering up to once a week. In the fall and winter months, it may only need to be watered every other week. When watering, be sure to provide enough water to fully saturate the root zone. Too little water can result in wilting and loss of leaves. Too much water can lead to root rot.

Phlox 'Green Spring' is a sun-loving plant that prospers when it receives 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. This type of phlox thrives in early morning sunlight, with the strongest sunlight in the early hours of the day. It grows best when planted in a spot with direct exposure to the sun for at least half of the day. If planted in too little sunlight, Phlox 'Green Spring' may struggle to flower and be more prone to disease.

Prune Phlox 'Green Spring' annually in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Prune off any dead or damaged stems and then snip back each branch by 1/3 its length. Doing this will ensure more bushy and compact growth in the spring. The plant may also need to be thinned out at this point - if it is too dense, cut back some of the stems and a few of the side branches.