Phlox paniculata 'Shortwood' (Shortwood Phlox)


Michael's Opinion

A bit disappointing, the first year I planted this it succumbed to powdery mildew and rust. Overall though it looks like it has some potential as medium sized border Phlox.

Botanical Information

FamilyPolemoniaceae
GenusPhlox
Speciespaniculata
Cultivar'Shortwood'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodAugust, September

Description and Growing Information

PropagationDivide clumps early in the spring, by softwood cuttings in mid-summer or by root cuttings after the plant has finished flowering. Root cuttings collected in the autumn and cut into 5 cm lengths and place horizontally in flats barley covering the top. Water and place in a cold frame until growth appears and then pot individually.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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