Sweet Summer™ Fireball Garden Phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Fireball'
Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | floks pan-ick-yoo-LAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 22 to 28 in. tall, 14 to 20 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early to Midsummer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Peony (Paeonia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Speedwell (Veronica); Beardtongue (Penstemon) |
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
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