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First Phlox.


First Phlox.

I have several pink ones.



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ah what a pretty pink :) i forget is it a perenial?

3 Jul, 2009

 

Yes - Phlox paniculata - they are very reliable and hardy perennials. They come in colours from white to purple, some with stripy flowers and a few with variegated leaves. Great to have in the garden!

4 Jul, 2009

 

hmmm well i might just get some :)

4 Jul, 2009

 

Why not? They last for ages, too! :-)

4 Jul, 2009

 

Great close-up Spritz. These are one of my garden favorites. It's hard to believe it's already time for the phlox to be blooming ! This year is really flying by ....:-(

10 Jul, 2009

 

It certainly is - but at least we've had a better summer (so far!)...remember our moaning about constant rain last year?

10 Jul, 2009

 

mine are still in tight bud but looking hopeful. a lovely colour too.

10 Jul, 2009

 

I've had problems with mildew in the past - do you ever get this with Phlox?

10 Jul, 2009

 

Yes, in wet summers. I just cut that particular stem out to the base.

10 Jul, 2009

 

Aww, thanks Spritz - that's why mine are OK this year then :-))))
I'll remember that.

10 Jul, 2009

 

Get them chopped as soon as you see any mildewed stems, as it can spread!

10 Jul, 2009

 

Great, thanks for the info - this is where I've gone wrong in the past as the plant has been taken over with it.

11 Jul, 2009



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