phlox [Violet Flame]

How to Grow and Care for phlox [Violet Flame]

phlox [Violet Flame] · Phlox Violet Flame ('Barsixtyone')

Will grow well in fertile moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Apply fertilizer in Spring to promote growth or a thin layer of compost top dressing to add nutrients to the soil. Pinch back growing tips to promote bushiness.

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing phlox [Violet Flame]

phlox [Violet Flame]
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Will grow well in fertile moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Apply fertilizer in Spring to promote growth or a thin layer of compost top dressing to add nutrients to the soil. Pinch back growing tips to promote bushiness.

How to Water phlox [Violet Flame]?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for phlox [Violet Flame]?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for phlox [Violet Flame]?

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What Soil Is Best for phlox [Violet Flame]?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for phlox [Violet Flame]?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize phlox [Violet Flame]?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune phlox [Violet Flame]?

Deadhead to promote continous flowering and cut back to the base in late autumn or early winter

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How to Propagate phlox [Violet Flame]?

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

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How to Transplant phlox [Violet Flame]?

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How to Care for phlox [Violet Flame] in Winter?

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How to Plant phlox [Violet Flame]?

Will grow well in fertile moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Apply fertilizer in Spring to promote growth or a thin layer of compost top dressing to add nutrients to the soil. Pinch back growing tips to promote bushiness.

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How to Repot phlox [Violet Flame]?

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How to Harvest phlox [Violet Flame]?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews, grey moulds and leafy gall

Pests

May be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworm

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The Toxicity of phlox [Violet Flame]

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More General Info About phlox [Violet Flame]

Attributes of phlox [Violet Flame]

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Phlox Violet Flame ('Barsixtyone')
Genus
Phlox
Family
Polemoniaceae
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