perennial phlox 'Peppermint Twist'
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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
Scientific classification
- Species
- perennial phlox 'Peppermint Twist' (Phlox paniculata 'Peppermint Twist')
- Genus
- Phlox
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of perennial phlox 'Peppermint Twist'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of perennial phlox 'Peppermint Twist'
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perennial phlox 'Peppermint Twist' care guide
- Moderate consistent watering, let upper soil dry between irrigations
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate consistent watering, let upper soil dry between irrigations
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial flower feed every three weeks spring to autumn
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering then cut down to the base in late autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring. Propagate by basal cuttings in spring or propagate by root cuttings in early autumn or winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, and a leaf spot
Pests
May be susceptible to stem eelworm
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