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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
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • 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 divaricata 'Chattahoochee'
    Border phlox
    Prostrate form with startling lavender-blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PHLOX paniculata 'Blue Paradise'
    Violet-blue flowers with good scent
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
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    Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2025
    Despatch will be anytime during November or December as stock becomes available. Bareroot hedging and roses can be delayed by unfavourable weather conditions.
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    PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem'
    Border phlox
    Deep violet-blue
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PHLOX paniculata 'Bright Eyes'
    Border phlox
    Pale pink with red eye
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PHLOX paniculata 'David'
    Starry, white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
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    Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2025
    Despatch will be anytime during November or December as stock becomes available. Bareroot hedging and roses can be delayed by unfavourable weather conditions.
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    PHLOX paniculata 'Laura'
    Scented, white centred purple flowers.
     
    1 Litre
    £12.50
    PHLOX paniculata 'Nora Leigh'
    Border phlox
    White variegated leaves and small pale lilac flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
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    Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2025
    Despatch will be anytime during November or December as stock becomes available. Bareroot hedging and roses can be delayed by unfavourable weather conditions.
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    PHLOX paniculata 'Orange Perfection'
    Border phlox
    Deep orange
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £12.50
    PHLOX paniculata 'Rijnstroom'
    Border phlox
    Pure pink
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
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    Available from December to January
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    PHLOX paniculata 'Starfire'
    Border phlox
    Dark foliage, red flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PHLOX paniculata 'White Admiral'
    Border phlox
    Pure white
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
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    Available from December to January
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    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
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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