Species garden phlox
White flower with pink center yellow stigma and anthers, pink-white center and green leaves.

garden phlox

Phlox paniculata 'Miss Holland'

Also Known As - border phlox,common phlox,common phlox
Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Miss Holland') is an attractive and popular flowering perennial. It is vigorous and upright, with showy clusters of fragrant flowers all summer long. The blooms come in shades of white, pink, and purple, and are very attractive to hummingbirds. Its foliage is smooth and aromatic. It tolerates sun or light shade, and prefers well-drained, moist, and nutrient-rich soils. It makes an excellent addition to mixed borders or rock gardens and looks great when planted in groups.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation

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:

green Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,pink

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Miss Holland') will do well with moderate to regular watering. During the active growing period, from spring to fall, water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Pay special attention to keeping the soil moist in summer, as this is the period of fastest growth. Allow the soil to dry out to a depth of a few inches before watering again. Reduce watering in late fall and winter, and only water if the soil feels dry.

sunlight

Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Miss Holland') thrives in full sun to light shade. It grows best in 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day, particularly in the morning and early afternoon. In more northern regions, it is typically recommended that these plants receive full sun or at least very good light exposure. In southern regions, they may tolerate more shade, especially in the hot afternoon sun. Without enough light, plants may grow stretched and their flower production will decline.

pruning

Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Miss Holland') should be pruned during the late winter or early spring, just before new growth begins. Pruning should be done in stages over the course of the growing season. First, cut off any dead or damaged stems. Then, reduce the height of the overall plant by cutting back the tallest stems to 1-2 feet, just above the first set of lateral buds. This will encourage bushiness and promote the development of flowering buds. Lastly, trim back the remaining stems as needed, removing any crossed, spindly, or otherwise weak stems that may be detracting from the overall plant shape.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
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Starts Flowering

Phlox paniculata 'Miss Holland' typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Phlox paniculata 'Miss Holland' typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Phlox paniculata 'Miss Holland' is in July and August.

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