Species garden phlox Guide
small, purple-white, saucer-shaped flowers, purple buds with shiny, green sepals, stems, and green, glossy, ovate leaves

garden phlox

Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'

Also Known As - border phlox,common phlox,common phlox

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Pink-purple to white Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun, Part sun/part shade

Soil:

Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained

Fruits:

blue,purple Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

purple

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise') should be watered frequently to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Aim to water lightly once or twice a week, providing enough water to wet the soil to a depth of about 6 inches. To check if your plants need watering, insert your finger into the soil. If the soil is dry at this depth, it's time to water. In hotter weather, your plants may need more frequent watering. If temperatures reach above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, you should water daily.

sunlight

Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise') needs about 5-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. During the summer months, the plant should receive full sun from mid-morning to mid-afternoon. When the days get shorter and the temperatures cooler, shade may be needed between noon and 4 pm during autumn. In shady areas, the plant should receive full sun in the morning and dappled shade in the afternoon.

pruning

Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise') should be pruned during late winter or early spring, at least 1 month before new growth begins. Prune by removing any dead, diseased, or damaged stems and thinning the plant by removing the oldest and woodiest branches, aiming for a plant that is no more than 4 feet tall. To shape the plant, you can also selectively remove new growth that is misaligned or growing in an undesirable direction. Once finished pruning, mulch surrounding the plant for extra protection and health during the cold months.

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