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PHLOX paniculata 'Starfire'
Commonly known as Border phlox
Dark foliage, red flowers
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Height - 90cm (36in)
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Spread - 50cm (20in)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - erect 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - - good air circulation around plants will combat mildew. Attractive to butterflies.
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Pests & Diseases - stem eelworms, leaf gall, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
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Place of origin - garden origin. Netherlands. 1937. B Ruys, Moerheim Nursery.
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Butterfly friendly
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Phlox - Growing Guide
90cm (36in)
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

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)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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.
Only £6.50