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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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