perennial phlox 'Border Gem'
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An erect herbaceous perennial with dark-green lance-shaped foliage and terminal clusters of fragrant tubular deep-violet flowers over a long period of time in summer.
Scientific classification
- Species
- perennial phlox 'Border Gem' (Phlox paniculata 'Border Gem')
- 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
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of perennial phlox 'Border Gem'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of perennial phlox 'Border Gem'
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perennial phlox 'Border Gem' care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist with good air circulation
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist with good air circulation
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and during bud formation
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to promote continous flowering and cut back to the base in late autumn or early winter
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring, by basal cuttings in spring, or by a root cutting in early autumn or winter
Growing
GrowingWill 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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