Phlox paniculata 'Early™ Cerise'

Garden Phlox

The Early Start series of garden phlox has the earliest bloom time of any paniculata phlox. Blooming 2-3 weeks earlier than other types, 'Early Cerise' has bright fuschia pink flowers that cover the plant and are also fragrant. Blooms many weeks in summer and thrives best in semi-shade. 'Early Cherise' has an upright and compact growth habit with exceptional branching.

Garden Phlox is a major butterfly lure, the flowers are great for cutting and look pretty in informal wildflower bouquets, and it is ideal for flower gardens and containers.

Additional:

Host plant for the following butterflies (nectar)--Sachem, Silver-Spotted Skipper, Silvery Checkerspot , Swallowtail, Spicebush Swallowtail, Tiger Swallowtail, Zabulon

Garden Phlox Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Plant in full sun to part shade in areas with good air circulation to prevent mildew. Remove faded flowers to encourage more buds.

Height:

12-16 in

Spread:

12-16 in

Hardiness Zone:

4 -8

Characteristics & Attributes for Phlox paniculata 'Early™ Cerise'

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Average
•	Moist

Attracts Wildlife

•	Hummingbirds
•	Butterflies

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Summer

Attributes

•	Fragrant
•	Mass Planting
•	Border or Bed
•	Container
•	Cut Flower

Great Companion Plants for Phlox paniculata 'Early™ Cerise'

Siberian Iris (Iris siberica (Peacock Butterfly™ series) 'Miss Apple')

Avens (Geum Cocktails™ 'Cosmopolitan')