phlox paniculata x 'fashionably early crystal' (phlox)
$17.95
- taller hybrid
- phlox clusters of pure-white flowers with a faint lilac eye
- broad dark-green foliage
- earlier blooming (2-3 weeks than other cultivars)
- zone 4
- height 65-80cm
- spread 65-80cm
- colour white
- 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
- full sun
- attracts hummingbirds
- attracts butterflies
- long blooming
- fragrant