Phlox amplifolia 'Christine' - P9

Description
The Phlox 'Christine' (Phlox amplifolia) is an upright perennial that produces light pink flowers with a pleasant fragrance from June to September. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm. The Phlox 'Christine' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Phlox 'Christine' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Phlox 'Christine' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
Fertilise: In the period from April to August.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain off easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
Phlox amplifolia 'Christine' forms light pink flowers from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, cutting, solitary, bee pasture, perennial border