PHLOX paniculata 'Starfire'
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PHLOX paniculata 'Starfire'
Commonly known as Border phlox
Dark foliage, red flowers
£13.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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. Netherlands. 1937. B Ruys, Moerheim Nursery. -
Red
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
50cm (20in)
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HerbaceousErect perennial with lance-shaped, toothed, thin leaves 5-13cm (2-5in) long. Produces panicles of flowers 1.5-2.5cm (½-1in) across
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
50cm (20in)
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