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perennial phlox 'Peppermint Twist'

Phlox paniculata 'Peppermint Twist'

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Phlox
Family: Polemoniaceae

About this plant

'Peppermint Twist' is an upright herbaceous perennial growing to about 50cm with narrow, bright green leaves. The fragrant flowers, produced from early summer to early autumn, are normally pink with a white star, however all pink or all white blooms can also appear

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoam

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering then cut down to the base in late autumn

Propagation

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

Pests

Can be affected by stem eelworm

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews, and a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years