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perennial phlox [Coral Flame]

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A dwarf and compact, erect herbaceous perennial with dark-green lance-shaped foliage and terminal clusters of fragrant tubular coral-red flowers over a long period of time in summer.

Scientific classification

Species: perennial phlox [Coral Flame] (Phlox paniculata Coral Flame ('Barsixtytwo'))
Genus: Phlox
Family: Polemoniaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of perennial phlox [Coral Flame]

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of perennial phlox [Coral Flame]

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perennial phlox [Coral Flame] care guide

Water regularly to keep soil moist; avoid waterlogging and leaf wetness to prevent mildew.
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Water regularly to keep soil moist; avoid waterlogging and leaf wetness to prevent mildew.

Fertilizing

Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 2–3 weeks from spring to late summer.

Pruning

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

Propagation

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

Growing

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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