Plants > Perennials

phlox 'Hesperis'

Phlox × arendsii 'Hesperis'

Fragrant

Genus: Phlox
Family: Polemoniaceae

About this plant

An upright perennial, with leafy stems to 80cm in height. Domed heads of lilac-pink scented flowers appear from midsummer into early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Deadhead to promote flowering, and cut back in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or spring, by basal cuttings in spring or by root cuttings in early autumn or winter

Pests

May be susceptible to stem eelworms

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, leafy gall and leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years