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Hardy Tall Phlox Crème de la Crème
Hardy Tall Phlox Crème de la Crème
A fragrant, sweetly colored tall phlox for the perennial border or cutting garden, this aptly named phlox has creamy-white and blush-pink petals that hold their color and do not drop. The individual flowers unfurl like a rosebud, making the single flowers appear almost double.
- Hardiness Zones 4-8
- Mature Height 30 - 36 inches
- Bloom Time Mid to late summer (Jul-Aug)
- Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
- Ship AsNO. 1 Root
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower
- Attracts Pollinators
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Botanical Name: Phlox paniculata 'Crème de la Crème'
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Phlox paniculata 'Crème de la Crème' -
Ship As:
Root -
Size:
NO. 1 -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Attract Pollinator
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Flower Color:
Yellow, Pink, White -
Flower Form:
Individual tubular flowers up to 1" across. -
Foliage Type:
2-5" lanceolate foliage. -
Mature Spread:
18 - 24 inches -
Spacing:
18 - 24 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
Top of plant should be just below soil level and 18-24" apart. -
Soil Moisture:
Well drained -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Removing spent head heads will induce new ones.
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Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2" Planting Depth:
Top of plant should be just below soil level.Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not over water.Fertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Not needed
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Shipping Information
K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
contiguous states.
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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
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Bulbs and Bareroot Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A-5A 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 5B 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 6A 3/24/25 -5/30/25 5/26/25 6B 3/10/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 7A 2/24/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 7B-8A 2/17/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25 8B-9A 2/10/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25 9B-11B 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25
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Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.
Upon placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your order and a shipping estimate. You will also receive an email notification when your order actually ships with an updated arrival estimate. If you have ordered multiple items, you may receive them in more than one shipment. We will send you a separate email confirming each shipment. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package. Your order confirmation will have an estimated shipping time.
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Reviewed by 6 customers
Phlox crème de la creme
Ordered 20. Pitiful when arrived. Small bareroot. None came up. So disappointed for the yard this year. And what a waste.
Merchant Response
Thank you for leaving a review for the Hardy Tall Phlox Crème de la Crème (Phlox paniculata 'Crème de la Crème'). We are terribly sorry to hear that this item failed to grow. Fortunately, we have a wonderful No-Risk Guarantee on our plants. One of our Customer Care agents will contact you soon with a positive resolution.
Did not grow.
I spent a HUGE amount at this company last year and almost nothing grew, in huge contrast to all the other plants I ordered form other companies which did really well. It was quite striking how only Dutch Bulb products did not do well.
Merchant Response
Thank you for sharing your experience. We were sorry to hear a huge amount of your order failed to thrive. We are delighted to let you know we guarantee our merchandise, one of our customer care team members will be reaching out to you with a positive resolution. Have a wonderful day!
I am hopeful
These arrived a little earlier than I could have planted them outside so I potted then. A few weeks later 7 out of 10 have sprouted green leaves above the soil surface. They looK very healthy and I am dissapointed that despite my care they all are not growing. I will update when they grow and flower as to the quality of the product.
Phlox, Creme de la creme
I have been 100% satisfied with every plant, root, bulb, seedling I ordered from this supplier. I cannot wait to see these beauties in June
Great price and value for $
Was very happy about the size of the roots received.
Very healthy bare root plants
I just received these bare root plants and am sure they will flourish. The roots are healthy and vigorous, so I am confident they will grow and be a lovely addition to my garden. This was my first order with K.van Bourgondein and I will definitely order again. Will update my review once Phlox have grown and bloomed.
Questions & Answers
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toxic to animals?
- Asked by stacy
- Verified Reply - AngelaPhlox are not considered toxic to pets.Was this answer helpful to you
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What is the size of the plants Phlox Creme de la Creme?
- Asked by Kerstin
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Hardy Tall Phlox Creme de la Creme is shipped as a #1 bareroot plant.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is Creme de la creme resistant to.powdery mildew? I quit growing phlox because of powdery mildew. Made me sad because I love phlox
- Asked by Flowerlady Nancy
- Verified Reply - AngelaI don't believe Creme de la Creme has any special resistance to powdery mildew. Phlox David, Goliath and Orange Perfection are known to be resistant to powdery mildew. Plant in full sun with good airflow and you should be able to grow Phlox again. https://www.dutchbulbs.com/product/hardy-tall-phlox-goliath https://www.dutchbulbs.com/product/David_Hardy_Garden_Phlox https://www.dutchbulbs.com/product/Phlox_Orange_PerfectionWas this answer helpful to you
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I am comparing the Creme de la creme to the David Phlox. I am in zone 5 for planting. I see that Creme is a spring planting & david is a fall. Why is there a difference? What else should I know about this Phlox? thanks
- Asked by nancy the newbe
- Verified Reply - AngelaWe don't have the Creme de la Creme available for fall planting. We typically have both Creme de la Creme and David available in the spring. It's really just a personal preference. David is stark white and Creme is more creamy. David is known to be highly resistant to powdery mildew if that's a problem in your area.Was this answer helpful to you
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How many are in each Bag?
- Asked by Ann
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Hardy Tall Phlox Creme de la Creme offer includes 5 dormant bareroot plants. Was this answer helpful to you
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Does this come with planting instructions
- Asked by marlene
- Verified Reply - ViciYou should receive a planting guide with your order. If you do not, this plant is shipped as a dormant bareroot plant. It should be planted with the crown of the plant (where the roots meet the stems) about one inch below the soil. If there is any growth on your root, this would face up.Was this answer helpful to you
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Are these are root when shipped?
- Asked by Geri
- Verified Reply - ViciYes. These are shipped as dormant bareroot plants that will grow well for you once planted.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can I order the Phlox crime de la crime as a plant instead of bulbs
- Asked by Beth
- Verified Reply - ViciTall Phlox Creme de la Creme is shipped as a dormant bareroot plant.Was this answer helpful to you
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Should the bare roots be started indoors or planted directly outside?
- Asked by First timer
- Verified Reply - ViciThese bareroots should be planted directly outside in the ground.Was this answer helpful to you
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How long after planting in the spring should these start to show growth? Mine have been planted for 3 weeks and NOTHING...
- Asked by Carrie
- Verified Reply - ViciIt could take up to 6 weeks for a dormant plant to start to grow. You might dig one of the roots up to see if it is doing anything. These roots should be planted with the crown of the plant no more than one inch below the soil. These plants are guaranteed to grow for you. If they don't, be sure to contact our customer service at 800-552-9916 and we will be happy to assist you.Was this answer helpful to you
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