Perennial Quick Search

Select Plant Type
Select Exposure

Full Shade

Partial Shade

Full Sun

Partial Sun

Faces in the Sun, Feet in the Shade
Select Height
Select Bloom Time
Select Characteristics


Suitable for containers


Cut Flower


Fragrant


Attracts Butterflies


Attracts Hummingbirds


Winter Hardy


Deer Resistant

Photo © Netherland Bulb Company, Images may not be copied,
altered or reproduced without express written consent.

« Previous Plant  |   Next Plant »

Giant Garden Phlox

Phlox amplifolia 'Goliath'

Enormous clusters of violet lavender blooms with white eyes on these sturdy garden phlox.

Characteristics:

Bloom Time:

Blooms late summer

Mature Height:

26-30 In

Hardiness Zone:

4-8 Find your zone

Exposure:

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.

Printer Friendly Version

We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.