Sweet Summer™ Fireball Garden Phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Fireball'
Pronunciation: floks pan-ick-yoo-LAY-tuh
SKU #32865
| Description | From a fantastic series that has it all, this upright, mid-season bloomer has big clusters of large, fragrant, red hot blooms. The robust, disease resistant foliage looks great even when not in bloom. Plant en masse to create a stunning border, or fill a patio container for vivid summer color. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Blooms | Early to Midsummer |
| Mature Size | Fast growing; reaches 22 to 28 in. tall, 14 to 20 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
|---|---|
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Peony (Paeonia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Speedwell (Veronica); Beardtongue (Penstemon) |
| Care | Thrives in moist, well-drained loamy or sandy soils with a neutral pH. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Avoid overhead watering. Prune spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Hard prune to the ground at season's end. Feed in early spring. |
|---|
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
Buy Online
This plant is not available to purchase online.
Check a local Monrovia retailer.
$0.00
Buy Locally
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
-
101 Market 8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e.
Otsego, MN 55330 -
14th Street Garden Center 793 Jersey Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07303 -
3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse 1110 3rd Ave. West
Dickinson, ND 58601
About Us
Monrovia grows beautiful plants for every region
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.