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    PHLOX
    PHLOX
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    PHLOX

    Commonly known as Border phlox

    All Flower AUG-OCT

    A classic border plant, floriferous, insect-friendly, good for cut flowers and adding a freshness to the August flower border.

    Out of fashion but due for a comeback.

    Most are from P. paniculata, a species found in meadows in the eastern States of North America.

    Genus of 90 species of evergreen or herbaceous perennials, annuals and shrubs found mostly in North America though one, P. sibirica, is from northern Asia.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Upright and bushy, usually with plenty of foliage. Paniculata is nectar-rich, attracting beneficial insects.
    • Place of origin
      Eastern USA
    • Height
      1-1.2m (3-4ft)
    • Spread
      60-100cm (24-36in)
    • Herbaceous
    • Mature Size
      1-1.2m (3-4ft)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60-100cm (24-36in)
      		  
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    Phlox - Growing Guide
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    varieties
    PHLOX paniculata 'Blue Paradise'
    Violet-blue flowers with good scent
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem'
    Border phlox
    Deep violet-blue
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    Unavailable
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    PHLOX paniculata 'Bright Eyes'
    Border phlox
    Pale pink with red eye
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    PHLOX paniculata 'David'
    Starry, white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    PHLOX paniculata 'Laura'
    Scented, white centred purple flowers.
     
    1 Litre
    £13.00
    PHLOX paniculata 'Orange Perfection'
    Border phlox
    Deep orange
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £13.00
    PHLOX paniculata 'Rijnstroom'
    Border phlox
    Pure pink
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    PHLOX paniculata 'Starfire'
    Border phlox
    Dark foliage, red flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    PHLOX paniculata 'White Admiral'
    Border phlox
    Pure white
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00 £9.75

    Useful extras...

    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 - 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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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