Garden Phlox 'Fashionably Early Crystal' brightens flower beds from the very start of the season with its exceptionally early bloom, beating other summer varieties by nearly three weeks. Its dense panicles cover themselves in immaculate pure white flowers, enhanced by a delicate pale purple eye, which release a sweet and captivating fragrance. Featuring lustrous dark green foliage with remarkable resistance to powdery mildew, this vigorous perennial maintains a healthy and flawless appearance all summer long. Adopt this garden jewel to structure your mass plantings and offer an early feast to pollinators.
Characteristics
Foliage : Deploys thick, elongated, and glossy dark green leaves, specially selected for their superior resistance to powdery mildew.
Flowering / Fruiting / Stems : Produces large, compact clusters of pure white flowers centered with a delicate purple ring, carried on sturdy and proudly upright stems.
Light : Requires full sun or light part shade to maximize the density of its blooms.
Habit : Adopts an upright, well-branched, and beautifully bushy silhouette.
Growth : Displays moderate to fast growth, reaching a height of 70 to 75 cm and a spread of 65 to 70 cm.
Soil : Thrives in a rich, loose, moist, and adequately drained soil.
Temperature : Demonstrates excellent cold tolerance and adapts perfectly to hardiness zone 4.
Resistances : Offers a highly effective natural barrier against powdery mildew and stands up well to winter conditions.
Use
Types of use : Integrate this specimen into the center of mass plantings, in a mixed flower bed, or use its sturdy stems to create magnificent cut flower bouquets.
Decorative advantages : Brings a brilliant luminosity thanks to its crystalline whiteness and beautifully fills the transition between spring and summer perennials.
Maintenance
Watering : Water regularly to keep the soil uniformly moist, especially during summer heatwaves, taking care to direct the water to the base to avoid wetting the foliage.
Fertilization : Spread a generous layer of rich compost in spring or apply a balanced granular fertilizer to support flower production.
Pruning : Remove faded flowers regularly to stimulate the appearance of new panicles, then cut back stems completely to ground level in late autumn.
Planting : Install the plant in a soil enriched with organic matter, respecting a spacing of 60 cm to ensure optimal air circulation.
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