garden phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Red Riding Hood'
Also Known As - border phlox,common phlox,common phloxCycle:
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:
red,brown Fruits In Autumn Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Garden phlox requires consistently moist but well-drained soil. Once established, water when the top inch of soil is dry to the touch and water deeply. This usually amounts to about once a week during hot weather or if the plants are in a particularly hot spot. Water in the morning to avoid having the foliage remain wet overnight, which can lead to disease. In winter, water less frequently. Generally, only water when the soil at the surface appears dry.
sunlight
Garden phlox requires at least 6 hours or more of direct sunlight each day for the best flowering. For optimal growing conditions, this plant should be placed in an area that receives full sun in the morning, with some partial shade in the afternoon to help it from getting too hot. In general, the hotter the climate, the more shade the plant should be given. In cooler climates, garden phlox requires more full sun, with at least half a day of direct sunlight. In certain regions, they may even tolerate all day sun.
pruning
Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Red Riding Hood') should be pruned in late winter or early spring as soon as the danger of frost is past. When pruning, remove any dead or dying stems and use pruning shears to cut off up to 1-third of the stems down to the base. Avoid pruning too much as this can lead to weak, lanky stems that overburden the plant. If necessary, a light trim of the remaining shoots can be done in late summer or early autumn. Do not prune the stems more than once a year.
