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  • PHLOX divaricata 'Chattahoochee'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Calamagrostis, Phlox, Agapanthus ‘Albus’ and Hydrangea villosa
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. DEUTZIA x hybrida 'Strawberry Fields' and PHLOX paniculata 'Chattahoochee'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Echinacea purpurea, Blue Phlox and Hydrangea paniculata ‘Phantom’
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    PHLOX divaricata 'Chattahoochee'

    Commonly known as Border phlox

     AWARD
    Prostrate form with startling lavender-blue flowers
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
    Gift Wrapping available on this plant
    (UK Delivery Only)
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £12.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ £11.00 each
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    • Good to know
      Cross between the praire P. pilosa and the woodland P. divaricata (wild sweet William). Masses of flowers when happy and irresistible to butterflies, but short-lived. Good air circulation around plants will combat mildew.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Stem eelworms, leaf gall, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      North America. Garden origin
    • Blue
      Lavender blue
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Red-purple eyes
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      15cm (6in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Low-growing perennial. Purple stems and lance-shaped leaves 2-5cm (¾-2in) long
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Scented flowers
      Slightly fragrant
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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    200g sachet
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