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Giant Garden Phlox
Phlox amplifolia 'Hercules'
Enormous clusters of bubble-gum pink blooms with white eyes on these sturdy garden phlox.
Characteristics:
Blooms late summer
26-30 In
4-8 Find your zone
Full Sun
Features and Usage:
Greenhouse Growing Instructions:
Grow at 55-70° F with long days and high light. Keep soil slightly dry but once actively growing important to keep evenly moist and feed at 100-150 ppm N with each watering. Air circulation and dry foliage avoids disease. Pinch when 4" tall leaving 2 pairs of leaves. Generally finish in 8-10 weeks based on growing conditions.
Plants Per Gallon: 1
Storage Temperature Prior to Planting: 38
Cooler Humidity Prior to Planting: Low
Transplanting Instructions:
Plant in well draining professional potting soil keeping crown of plant at or just above the soil surface. Once potted, water immediately and apply a broad spectrum fungicide according to directions to avoid crown and root rot.
Homeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in moist, well-drained soil in full sun.
