Phlox paniculata 'Peacock Cherry Red' | |
Garden Phlox Peacock™ Cherry Red | |
Phlox paniculata 'Peacock Cherry Red', also known as Garden Phlox, has beautiful red flowers that bloom above mildew resistant foliage. Great for the back of the perennial border. Grow in full sun and well-drained soil. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Phlox paniculata 'Peacock Cherry Red' Common Name: Garden Phlox Peacock™ Cherry Red Features: Compact Habit, Fragrant Flower, Native to North America Bloom Time: Spring Light Requirements: Full Sun Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds Resists Deer, Resists Mildew Mature Plant Size: 18 - 24 inches Zone 4 - 8 | |
Divide and/or transplant in November using Rock Phosphate fertilizer. Cut flowers and foliage to within 2" of soil and add to compost pile. Feed with Flowertone in March. Spray with All-season Oil in May for insect control. Deep-soak with Vitamin B-1 fertilizer every 2 weeks for first 2 summers. Re-mulch in June and January | |
Attractive edging, border, or bedding plant | |
Well-drained and moist soil | |
Use for cut flowers. | |
July through August | |
12-18" | |
18" | |
Upright | |
Fast | |
Full Sun | |
-30 to -20 deg. F | |
Keep moist | |
Dark green foliage | |
Perennial |
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