garden phlox

Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Little Princess') should be watered regularly. Water the plants deeply when the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry. During the growing season, you should water once weekly at the most. During hot dry spells, water 2 to 3 times per week, making sure to water deeply so that water penetrates down to the roots. During the winter, water only when the soil is completely dry. Over-watering will cause severe root rot and may even kill the plants.

Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Little Princess') grows best in full sun to partial shade. For best blooms, the plant should receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. When grown in an area that receives more shade, the plant will require supplemental lighting such as a grow light. Although garden phlox can tolerate more shade than sun, fewer blooms will be produced when grown in too much shade.

Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Little Princess') should be pruned in late spring, after the last frost date but before new flower buds have formed. Cut back about 1/3 of the stems to the base of the plant to renew growth and encourage flower development on new growth. Remove any dead stems and thin out densely growing stems, if needed. Removing spent flower heads regularly will help keep the plant neat and tidy, extend the bloom, and encourage new growth.