garden phlox

Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Eden's Glory') should be watered deeply so the entire root zone is saturated. This should be done once per week during the plant’s growing season (generally June – August). When watering, it is important to apply enough water to moisten the soil 6-12 inches deep. Watering by hand or with a hose is recommended. Avoid wetting the foliage to prevent diseases. In periods of extreme heat and dryness, water more often. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings in order to avoid root rot. In the fall, reduce watering to once every 2 or 3 weeks.

Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Eden's Glory') needs full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. For this particular plant species, the ideal light exposure is at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, ideally during the day's brightest hours. It thrives best when planted in partial shade and can tolerate some light afternoon shade if necessary. During the hottest months of the growing season, it is recommended to site the plant in an area that does not receive direct, mid-day light to help prevent scorching and overexposure.

Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Eden's Glory') is a deciduous perennial that typically needs to be pruned each year for optimal growth and flowering. This plant prefers to be pruned in late winter or early spring, before new growth appears, to encourage a vigorous and bushy shape. Pruning should be done after flowering, and the entire plant should be cut back by 1/2 to 2/3. Remove any dead, diseased, or crowded stems, as well as any thick, woody growth. If needed, this annual pruning can be supplemented with light pruning in the early summer to remove any dead blossoms.