perennial phlox 'Border Gem'

How to Grow and Care for perennial phlox 'Border Gem'

perennial phlox 'Border Gem' · Phlox paniculata 'Border Gem'

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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Planting and Growing perennial phlox 'Border Gem'

perennial phlox 'Border Gem'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil evenly moist with good air circulation
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and during bud formation
ToxicityInformation to be completed
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 perennial phlox 'Border Gem'?

Keep soil evenly moist with good air circulation

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for perennial phlox 'Border Gem'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for perennial phlox 'Border Gem'?

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What Soil Is Best for perennial phlox 'Border Gem'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for perennial phlox 'Border Gem'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize perennial phlox 'Border Gem'?

Balanced feed in spring and during bud formation

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How to Prune perennial phlox 'Border Gem'?

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

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How to Propagate perennial phlox 'Border Gem'?

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 perennial phlox 'Border Gem'?

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How to Care for perennial phlox 'Border Gem' in Winter?

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How to Plant perennial phlox 'Border Gem'?

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 perennial phlox 'Border Gem'?

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How to Harvest perennial phlox 'Border Gem'?

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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 perennial phlox 'Border Gem'

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Attributes of perennial phlox 'Border Gem'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Phlox paniculata 'Border Gem'
Genus
Phlox
Family
Polemoniaceae
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