Phlox (P) 'Sweet Summer Favourite' - P9

Description
The Perennial phlox Sweet Summer 'Purple Bicolor' (Phlox paniculata) is an upright perennial that produces pink-white flowers arranged in umbels with a light fragrance from June to August. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Perennial phlox Sweet Summer 'Purple Bicolor' is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Perennial phlox Sweet Summer 'Purple Bicolor' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Perennial phlox Sweet Summer 'Purple Bicolor' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Perennial phlox Sweet Summer 'Purple Bicolor' sets beautiful accents together with: Sun eye.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from April to September - Pruning: In the period from September to October.

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
Phlox paniculata Sweet Summer 'Favourite' forms umbels of pink-white flowers from June. These exude a light fragrance.

Use
Cutting, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture, rose garden