perennial phlox 'Prospero'
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Prospero' is an herbaceous perennial to 90cm tall, with dark green lance-shaped leaves and terminal panicles of fragrant, white-eyed, light lilac-purple flowers with pale-edged petals, in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- perennial phlox 'Prospero' (Phlox paniculata 'Prospero')
- Genus
- Phlox
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of perennial phlox 'Prospero'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of perennial phlox 'Prospero'
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perennial phlox 'Prospero' 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
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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 subject to a downy mildew and a leaf spot
Pests
Generally pest-free
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