Red Flame Phlox, Garden Phlox - Phlox paniculata &

Red Flame Phlox, Garden Phlox

Phlox paniculata 'Red Flame'

Red Flame Phlox is a dwarf, compact garden phlox bred with better mildew resistance than older red-flowered varieties, its large clusters of fragrant deep red flowers with darker eyes are held on shorter, self-supporting stems that don't need staking.

  • Large clusters of fragrant deep red flowers with darker red eyes are densely packed on upright stems
  • Dwarf compact habit stays under 50 cm, does not require staking
  • Good mildew resistance, foliage stays cleaner through humid summers than older phlox cultivars
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist
Hardiness Zone
3 – 8
Mature Height (meters)
0.5 – 0.5
Mature Spread (meters)
0.5 – 0.6
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Red
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
Summer
Habit
Mounding
Deer Resistant
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Growing & Maintenance Tips
Phlox paniculata grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. This cultivar has some tolerance of drought, although flowering will be affected. A summer mulch will help keep root zones cool. Deadhead to prolong bloom time and improve overall appearance. Provide good air circulation when choosing a location for this species to reduce the potential of powdery mildew.

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