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Phlox paniculata 'Fashionably Early Flamingo'

Phlox paniculata 'Fashionably Early Flamingo' – Garden Phlox

Phlox paniculata 'Fashionably Early Flamingo' – Garden Phlox

Format

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Partial shade

Rusticity

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Bloom time

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September

  • Exceptionally early bloom in June
  • Luminous flamingo pink color
  • Highly irresistible sweet fragrance
  • Ultra disease resistant foliage
  • Stiff stems with excellent hold

English Phlox 'Fashionably Early Flamingo' revolutionizes garden displays by blooming nearly three weeks ahead of other summer phlox varieties. Large, dense clusters of vibrant flamingo-pink flowers release a captivating fragrance that animates outdoor spaces from the very start of the season. Featuring thick, glossy foliage exceptionally resistant to powdery mildew, this elite perennial maintains an impeccable appearance from spring until the first frosts. Integrate this vanguard variety to extend your flower beds' display and welcome a parade of pollinators.

Characteristics

  • Foliage : Deploys thick, elongated, lustrous dark green leaves specially selected for their remarkable resistance to powdery mildew.
  • Flowering / Fruiting / Stems : Produces dense panicles of luminous lavender-pink flowers with a dark pink eye, held high on stiff stems that refuse to flop.
  • Light : Requires full sun or light part shade to guarantee a profusion of flowers and optimal color intensity.
  • Habit : Adopts an upright, vigorous, and proudly erect silhouette forming a compact clump.
  • Growth : Displays moderate to fast growth, reaching about 70 to 75 cm in height with a spread of 65 to 70 cm.
  • Soil : Thrives in a rich, loose, moist, and adequately drained soil.
  • Temperature : Demonstrates exceptional cold tolerance, easily supporting hardiness zone 4.
  • Resistances : Offers an excellent barrier against powdery mildew and stands up well to freezing temperatures.

Use

  • Types of use : Integrate this specimen into mass plantings, the center of a mixed perennial bed, or use it to create sumptuous cut flower bouquets.
  • Decorative advantages : Structures outdoor areas with its tall habit and provides an early burst of color that fills the gap between spring and summer perennials.

Maintenance

  • Watering : Water regularly to keep the soil uniformly moist, particularly during intense summer heatwaves, while avoiding wetting the foliage.
  • Fertilization : Spread a layer of rich compost in spring or apply a balanced granular fertilizer to stimulate the development of flower buds.
  • Pruning : Cut back faded flower stems regularly to encourage continuous blooming, then clear the plant to ground level in late autumn.
  • Planting : Install the plant in a hole enriched with organic matter, respecting a spacing of 60 cm to promote excellent air circulation.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
- 28 in.
Spread
26 - 28 in.
Height
30 - 32 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Upright
  • Bushy

Flowering colours:

  • Rose
  • Lavender
  • Mauve

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Moderate

Maintenance:

  • Easy
  • Cut back
  • Remove faded flowers
  • Prune autumn

Soil requirement:

  • Well drained
  • Rich
  • Loose
  • Moist

Features

Resistance:

  • Cold
  • Disease

Attract:

  • Pollinators
  • Butterflies
  • Hummingbirds
  • Beneficial insects

Use:

  • Border
  • Mass planting
  • Flower bed
  • In ground

Attribute:

  • Cut flower
  • Early blooming
  • Long blooming
  • Successive blooming
  • Fragrant
  • Small landscaping and yard

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