Perennial Phlox for Sale from K. van Bourgondien
Perfect for filling out a sunny site with rich, bright color and a heady, lingering perfume, phlox flowers make quite an exhibition in the landscape. Also known as phlox paniculata, this versatile plant is easy to grow and a snap to maintain. Upright spikes filled with tiny florets emerge quickly and last for weeks. We offer a range of phlox varieties, from creeping phlox to garden phlox, to fit your particular landscaping needs.Which Phlox Flowers Should I Buy?
When choosing phlox flowers to buy, consider their size, color, bloom times and where you'd like to plant them. Creeping phlox and garden phlox are some of the most popular varieties, but phlox flowers are available in a wide range of colors and sizes. Phlox plants are the beginner gardener's best friend, as they are easy to grow, very durable, and don't require much attention or care.Where Do Perennial Phlox Grow?
Perennial phlox are fairly versatile in their growing zones. They primarily enjoy any of the zones from 3 to 9—which includes Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Northwestern California for the Northwest gardening region. These zones are particularly full sun with some wet conditions in the winter seasons and dry in the summer seasons. In addition, perennial phlox are fine to grow in much of the United States South and South East regions as well. These conditions are very similar—having full to partially full sun and some mixture of wet and dry conditions.Why Buy Perennial Phlox?
How To Plant Perennial Phlox Flowers
Plant your phlox roots in humus-enriched, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade, spacing the root 24" apart. In spring, thin new shoots to 4-6 stems. Deadhead the flowers to keep the plant vigorous. Water deeply during periods of drought. Avoid wetting the foliage since phlox plants can be susceptible to powdery mildew. Divide your phlox plants every 2-3 years in early fall. Replant only small, strong outer divisions. Phlox flowers will grow 36- 60" tall and bloom in June-September, depending on the variety. Phlox are hardy in zones 3-8.Perennial Phlox Basics
Phlox Bloom Time
Perennial phlox generally blooms from mid-summer to early fall, providing long-lasting color to the garden. The bloom period can last from several weeks to over a month, depending on the variety and growing conditions.Types of Perennial Phlox
Medium Height vs. Tall Height Phlox
Both medium and tall varieties can be combined for layered visual interest while maintaining long-lasting blooms.
