perennial phlox 'The King'
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An upright herbaceous perennial to 1.2m high, with narrowly elliptic green leaves. Produces rounded clusters of fragrant, vivid violet pink flowers in midsummer
Scientific classification
- Species
- perennial phlox 'The King' (Phlox paniculata 'The King')
- Genus
- Phlox
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 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 'The King'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of perennial phlox 'The King'
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perennial phlox 'The King' 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 spring or autumn, by softwood basal cuttings in spring, or by root cuttings in 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, leafy gall and leaf spot
Pests
May be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworms
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