Phlox paniculata 'Early Cerise' - Garden Phlox (photo credit: Growing Colors)
Perennials
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 |
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Spread:12-16 in |
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Hardiness Zone:4 -8 |
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Great Companion Plants for Phlox paniculata 'Early™ Cerise'
Beebalm
(Monarda (Bee-You™ series) 'Bee-Free')
Siberian Iris
(Iris sibirica (Peacock Butterfly™ series) 'Miss Apple')
Avens
(Geum Cocktails™ 'Cosmopolitan')
Austrian Speedwell
(Veronica austriaca 'Venice Blue')
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