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PHLOX paniculata 'Chattahoochee'
Commonly known as Border phlox
Prostrate form with startling lavender-blue flowers
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BlueLavender blue -
PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetRed-purple eyes -
Height15cm (6in) -
Spread30cm (12in)
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HerbaceousEarly 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
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
Full sun
PHLOX paniculata 'Chattahoochee'
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Additional Features
Good to knowCross 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 & DiseasesStem eelworms, leaf gall, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
Place of originNorth America. Garden origin -
HardinessFully hardy
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Scented PlantsScented flowersSlightly fragrant
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to acid soilWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Useful extras...
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.
3 options from £6.00
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)
2 options from £6.00
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™.
Only £7.50
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.
Only £6.50
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