Bedazzled Pink Phlox is a vigorous low-spreading evergreen perennial with dark green awl-shaped foliage. The notched medium pink flowers with dark purple marks in the lighter eye create a dense carpet of from mid spring into summer attracting butterflies. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
Native Hybrid |
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Height: |
0.5' -1' |
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Spread: |
2.5' - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions. Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Beardtongue, Rose
IMAGES: Photo by Proven Winners, Bedazzled Pink Hybrid Spring Phlox, (2) Photo by Ball Seed, Phlox subulata Bedazzled Pink
