Phlox
‘Watermelon Punch’
- Long display of fragrant flowers from summer.
- A favourite pollinator plant.
- Fast and easy to grow.
Botanical name Phlox paniculata Watermelon Punch
Botanical name Phlox paniculata Watermelon Punch
Plant uses
- Ideal for showy display in mixed flower borders.
- Makes a great cut flower for vase.
- Grows well in larger sized containers.
- Use individually or plant groupings for dramatic colour display.
Cultural care
Suited to most soil types which are moist but well draining. Low water requirements once established but do not allow to dry out during extended periods of heat. During display period remove spent flower stems to promote new blooms then in late autum cut foliage back hard to promote a dense habit. Apply a slow release fertiliser during early spring for best results. May become herbaceous in areas with heavy frosts with fresh foliage re-appearing in spring.