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    PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem'
    PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem'

    Commonly known as Border phlox

    Deep violet-blue
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
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    £13.00 each 
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    • Good to know
      Good air circulation around plants will combat mildew. Attractive to butterflies.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Stem eelworms, leaf gall, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. Old English variety. Fairbarn. 1913.
    • Blue
      Violet blue
    • Panicles
      Panicle-like cymes of flowers 1.5-2.5 (½-1in) across
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      75cm (30in)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Erect perennial. Ovate or lance-shaped to elliptic, toothed, thin leaves 5-13cm (2-5in) long
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      75cm (30in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45cm (18in)
      		  
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    Photo of Agapanthus ‘Navy Blue’, Stipa gigantea, Perouskia ‘Blue Spire’ and Phlox ‘Border Gem’ planted together
    Agapanthus ‘Navy Blue’, Stipa gigantea, Perouskia ‘Blue Spire’ and Phlox ‘Border Gem’
    Photo of ANEMONE hupehensis 'Queen Charlotte' and PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem' planted together
    ANEMONE hupehensis 'Queen Charlotte' and PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem'
    Photo of Calamagrostis, Phlox, Agapanthus ‘Albus’ and Hydrangea villosa planted together
    Calamagrostis, Phlox, Agapanthus ‘Albus’ and Hydrangea villosa
    Photo of CANNA 'Tropicanna Black' and PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem' planted together
    CANNA 'Tropicanna Black' and PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem'
    Photo of EUPATORIUM rugosum 'Chocolate' and PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem' planted together
    EUPATORIUM rugosum 'Chocolate' and PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem'
    Photo of Fuchsia ‘Riccartonii’, Echinacea purpurea, Phlox ‘Border Gem’, Abelia x grandiflora, Agapanthus ‘Navy Blue’ planted together
    Fuchsia ‘Riccartonii’, Echinacea purpurea, Phlox ‘Border Gem’, Abelia x grandiflora, Agapanthus ‘Navy Blue’
    Photo of Lythrum, Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’, Echinops and Phlox ‘Border Gem’ planted together
    Lythrum, Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’, Echinops and Phlox ‘Border Gem’
    Photo of PHLOX paniculata 'Blue Paradise' and PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem' planted together
    PHLOX paniculata 'Blue Paradise' and PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem'
    Photo of PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem' and ROSA 'American Pillar' planted together
    PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem' and ROSA 'American Pillar'

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    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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