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perennial phlox [Peacock Cherry Red] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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perennial phlox [Peacock Cherry Red]

Phlox paniculata Peacock Cherry Red (Peacock Series)

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Phlox
Family: Polemoniaceae

About this plant

A herbaceous perennial, up to 60cm high, with green, lance-shaped leaves and scented, vivid dark pink flowers in midsummer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist soil in full sun or partial shade in borders or containers

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering then cut down to the base in late 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 affected by stem eelworm

Diseases

May be affected by grey moulds and leafy gall; said to be resistant to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years