Go Back Phlox Orange Perfection

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

    Giant 5 to 6 inch long panicles of flaming salmon-orange flowers sit atop strong stems nearly all summer long. The compact clumps of dense, deep green foliage stand a full 3 feet tall, making them ideal for the back of the border. Phlox also makes a terrific cut flower, perfuming your home with their sweet scent.

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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

    Flaming salmon orange

    Foliage Color

    Deep green

    Plant Spread

    18-24 in.

    Good Companions

    Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida), Coneflower-Purple (Echinacea purpurea), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Salvia-Perennial (Salvia nemorosa), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum)

    Plant Height

    36 in.

    Scape Height

    —

    Hardness Zone

    4-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

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

    Bloom Time

    All summer

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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