Phlox Flame Purple Eye
Delivery: From mid Feb
Magenta-purple with a white centre. Phlox Paniculata Flame Purple Eye is a new breed of phlox they are compact with a bushy habit producing masses of flowers over the summer months. Perfect for cut flower and attracting pollinators this excellent recent introduction deserve itsRoyal Horticultural Award of Garden Merit.
Bulb Size (cm) | 9 cm Pot with young plant |
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Colour | Magenta, Purple, White |
Delivery period | From mid Feb |
Garden Position | Sun, Partial shade |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Height | 60 cm |
Month of Blooming | July, August, September |
Planting Density (per square m) | 3-5 |
Planting Depth | Plant to depth of pot |
Planting Position | Middle border, Back border |
Planting Time | Spring |
Scented | Yes |
Special Features | Animal Resistant, Bee and Pollinator Friendly, Good for Cut Flowers, Fragrant, RHS Award of Garden Merit |
Suitable for Pots | No |
Type of Soil | Fertile, Well Drained |
Phlox are attractive summer flowering hardy perennial plants; flowering from July to September great for the garden border and perfect for pollinator’s with the added bonus of a sweet fragrance. The stems are stiff and strong with round heads producing masses of flowers.