Go Back Phlox Eva Cullum

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:52 PM
Phlox paniculata 'Eva Cullum'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Clear pink flowers with a darker pink eye are displayed in large pyramidal panicles atop stiff, erect stems with abundant foliage. Especially remarkable when planted en masse, 'Eva Cullum' will bloom nearly all summer long. Its sweetly fragrant blossoms attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Phlox paniculata is unequaled for showy blooms over a long period throughout the summer. Though they are some of the most popular perennials available, they do require some maintenance to sustain their health and vigor. Tall Garden Phlox grows best in rich, moist soil in full sun. Overhead watering should be avoided since some varieties of phlox are susceptible to powdery mildew. This can be avoided or diminished by providing ample air circulation around the plants and by thinning them out periodically. Deadheading will prolong bloom time and prevent self-seeding.

    Flower Color

    Clear pink with darker pink eye

    Foliage Color

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    Plant Spread

    18-24 in.

    Good Companions

    Coneflower-Purple (Echinacea purpurea), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Russian Sage (Perovskia ), Salvia-Perennial (Salvia nemorosa), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum

    Plant Height

    28-34 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Mass Plant, Cut flower or foliage, Fragrant flowers or foliage, Border

    Bloom Time

    All summer

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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