Phlox, First Editions® Bubblegum Pink™ Phlox

Bubblegum Pink Phlox is a native compact perennial with stiff stems that stay upright and deep green lance-shaped foliage.  Dense clusters of fragrant bubblegum pink flowers with darker pink eyes from mid summer into fall, attracting butterflies.  Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.  Bubblegum Pink is highly powdery mildew resistant.

Type:	Perennial
Origins:	East N. America; GA Native
Height:	1.5' - 2'
Spread:	1.5’ - 2’
Spacing:	1.5’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4 - 8
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Pink
Season of Interest:	Summer, Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance.  Water regularly, but do not water from overhead or overcrowd plants to avoid powdery mildew.  Cut to ground and clean garden area in winter helps prevent mildew infection in next growing season.  Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Taller stems may need staking. Deadheading prolongs bloom.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, , Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Native Garden, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Beardtongue, Speedwell, Clematis

IMAGE: Prides Corner, Phlox paniculata Bubblegum Pink™

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.