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Phlox 'Butonik'
Midnight stems with pyramidal panicles of brilliant pink buds, in summer that hold well and don’t open. Tall, bushy, dark green foliage with a purple blush.
Russian bred, this Phloxis a real talking point, the flowers are constantly on the verge of opening, but remain pointed and closed. They pick well
Plant Phlox in moderately fertile to humus rich, moist, well drained soil. Choose a position that is sheltered from the hot afternoon sun and with good air circulation. To help avoid mildew, it is best to water the ground, rather than the foliage.
Phlox grow best in areas with cold winters. In temperate zones make sure you keep the moisture up when they are in active growth.
To prolong the flowering, dead head spent blooms as you go. Or, after the first flush, remove the stems to about a quarter, add some fertiliser and water it in, you will have another bloom season in no time.
Dig and divide every three or four years to keep them vital. They will settle in and gradually multiply. They are good plants to make friends with because their cuttings can be shared.
Botanically, Phlox translates to; 'brightly coloured blooms' and that is definitely a good descriptor for these prolific flowers. Phlox originates in the woodlands of NE North America.
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Attributes
Product Code
PXPBT
Genus
Phlox
Species
Paniculata
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata
Height
60-90cm
Width
40-60cm
Flower Timing
Summer to Autumn
Seasonality
Pre-Summer catalogue
Climate
Cool to Temperate
Pot size
10cm
Frost hardiness
Fully Hardy
Aspect
Full Sun to Semi Shade
Water needs
2
Supplied as
Pots