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    PHLOX divaricata 'Chattahoochee'
    PHLOX divaricata 'Chattahoochee'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    PHLOX divaricata 'Chattahoochee' PHLOX divaricata 'Chattahoochee' PHLOX divaricata 'Chattahoochee' PHLOX divaricata 'Chattahoochee' Artemisia abrotanum, Monarda ‘Prairie Night’, Eryngium ‘Picos Blue’ and Blue Phlox © 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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    • 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
      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
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
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    Phlox - Growing Guide
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    Photo of Artemisia abrotanum, Monarda ‘Prairie Night’, Eryngium ‘Picos Blue’ and Blue Phlox planted together
    Artemisia abrotanum, Monarda ‘Prairie Night’, Eryngium ‘Picos Blue’ and Blue Phlox
    Photo of Calamagrostis, Phlox, Agapanthus ‘Albus’ and Hydrangea villosa planted together
    Calamagrostis, Phlox, Agapanthus ‘Albus’ and Hydrangea villosa
    Photo of DEUTZIA x hybrida 'Strawberry Fields' and PHLOX paniculata 'Chattahoochee' planted together
    DEUTZIA x hybrida 'Strawberry Fields' and PHLOX paniculata 'Chattahoochee'
    Photo of Echinacea purpurea, Blue Phlox and Hydrangea paniculata ‘Phantom’ planted together
    Echinacea purpurea, Blue Phlox and Hydrangea paniculata ‘Phantom’
    Photo of Violet Phlox, Miscanthus sinensis, Persicaria ampexicaulis, Buddleia davidii and Persicaria alpina planted together
    Violet Phlox, Miscanthus sinensis, Persicaria ampexicaulis, Buddleia davidii and Persicaria alpina
    Photo of Violet Phlox, Miscanthus sinensis, Persicaria ampexicaulis, Buddleia davidii, Persicaria alpina, Sedum ‘Brilliant’ and Salvia ‘Embers Wish’ planted together
    Violet Phlox, Miscanthus sinensis, Persicaria ampexicaulis, Buddleia davidii, Persicaria alpina, Sedum ‘Brilliant’ and Salvia ‘Embers Wish’

    Useful extras...

    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
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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