lavender phlox plants Phlox paniculata "Lilac Time" roots/bulb

lavender phlox plants Phlox paniculata "Lilac Time" roots/bulbGarden phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a hardy, long lived perennial with a romantic charm. From midsummer to early fall, the sturdy, upright plants are topped with large clusters of fragrant flowers that come in a fantastic range of colors including white, pink, fuchsia, red, lavender, purple and orange as well as dozens of eye catching bicolors. The sweet smelling, nectar rich blossoms attract butterflies and hummingbirds and are beautiful in summer

Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a hardy, long-lived perennial with a romantic charm. From midsummer to early fall, the sturdy, upright plants are topped with large clusters of fragrant flowers that come in a fantastic range of colors including white, pink, fuchsia, red, lavender, purple and orange as well as dozens of eye-catching bicolors. The sweet-smelling, nectar-rich blossoms attract butterflies and hummingbirds and are beautiful in summer flower arrangements.

Phlox paniculata Lilac Time is a gorgeous addition to the summer garden! Its softly-colored purple blooms emit a slight sweet fragrance.

Attractive Phlox from the Paniculata group with large umbels consisting of many soft lilac-coloured flowers. Naturalizing easily, this phlox is a strong perennial that fits in any garden!

Attracts: Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Good as Cut Flowers
Colour: purple
Height at maturity: 60-85 cm
Flowering time: July, August, September
Light: Phlox may be grown in full sun or partial shade. The plants will produce more flowers when they are grown in full sun.
USDA Zone: Garden phlox are winter hardy in zones 4 to 8.
Soil Conditions: Phlox should be planted in fertile, well-drained soil where they will get a consistent supply of moisture throughout the summer. They will not tolerate drought.
Soil type: Chalky, Clay, Loamy; add compost or other organic matter to enrich the soil and increase its ability to hold moisture.

Planting depth: 30 cm
Plant spacing: 30-35 cm
Time until maturity: 2-5 years

CARE
Plant phlox in spring when the weather is cool and the soil is moist.
Choose a sunny or bright spot with any type of soil.

Great for cutflowers, formal beds, and meadows, these blooms will attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and birds to your landscape!

Pruning: Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut plant down to the base in late autumn.

SHIPPING
This plant ships bare root.