phlox [Violet Flame]

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An erect, dwarf-form herbaceous perennial, with dark-green lance-shaped foliage and terminal clusters of fragrant tubular lavender-blue flowers with a white eye over a long period of time in summer.

phlox [Violet Flame]

Scientific classification

Species
phlox [Violet Flame] (Phlox Violet Flame ('Barsixtyone'))
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
Columnar upright
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of phlox [Violet Flame]

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of phlox [Violet Flame]

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phlox [Violet Flame] care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through 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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Common pests and 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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