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    PHLOX paniculata 'Starfire'
    PHLOX paniculata 'Starfire'
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    PHLOX paniculata 'Starfire'

    Commonly known as Border phlox

    AWARD
    Dark foliage, red flowers
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £12.50 each 
    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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    • Good to know
      Good air circulation around plants will combat mildew. Attractive to butterflies.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Stem eelworms, leaf gall, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. Netherlands. 1937. B Ruys, Moerheim Nursery.
    • Red
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      90cm (36in)
    • Spread
      50cm (20in)
    • 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
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      90cm (36in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        50cm (20in)
      		  
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    Phlox - Growing Guide
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    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
    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
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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