Phlox paniculata 'Peppermint Twist' typically starts flowering in late June or early July.
garden phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Peppermint Twist'
Also Known As - border phlox,common phlox,common phloxThe Garden Phlox 'Peppermint Twist' is an aromatic flowering perennial native to North America. It boasts a striking range of white-to-rosy-pink flower panicles from late summer to fall on strong stems, over dark green foliage. With its upright and bushy habit, it makes an interesting addition to cottage gardens, and when massed creates a beautiful all around display. Mildew-resistant, it is easily grown in organically rich, moist and well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. Once established, it requires little to no maintenance.
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
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Peppermint Twist') regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Water it about 1-2 inches per week, and more often if the weather is particularly hot or dry. Make sure that the phlox is receiving an even amount of water throughout the summer, stopping in late fall and winter when the plant goes dormant.
sunlight
Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Peppermint Twist') prefers full sun to part shade, meaning it requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. However, it is important to note that this plant species does not enjoy intense heat and can suffer from sunburn if placed in too much full, direct sun during the hottest part of the day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. For this reason, it is best to plant Garden phlox in a location that receives morning sun and some afternoon shade.
pruning
Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Peppermint Twist') should be pruned lightly each year in the late winter or early spring. Pruning should be done with a pair of clean, sharp pruners or shears. Remove damaged, diseased, or dead stems with a 45° angle cut about ¼ inch above a healthy bud or branch. Prune each stem back to only 3 to 4 buds for a fuller, healthier plant. Prune away any young stems that appear to be sprouting inside the plant as they will not flower. Additionally, if a plant is beginning to look historically, you can prune back to a thickness that is 1-third of the original size, and the plant should recover and bloom in the following season.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Oct
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Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Phlox paniculata 'Peppermint Twist' is in July and August.
