Phlox paniculata 'Peppermint Twist'
border phlox
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Conspicuously striped, pinkish-red and white flowers form large clusters from midsummer to early autumn on this compact and mildew resistant cultivar. A bright and cheerful cultivar, which mixes well with stronger shades of pink in mixed, summer borders. It will brighten up the front of a border and will rarely need staking. - Garden care: Phlox are greedy plants, so apply a mulch 5-7cm (2-3 in) deep of well-rotted garden compost or manure in early spring. Shear off the spent flowers to prevent reseeding. This cultivar is more resistant to powdery mildew, but if the leaves do show signs cut down to the ground and dispose of the affected foliage, but do not compost it. Clear away the debris around the plant to reduce the chances of reinfection. Cut down to the ground in autumn. Lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring.
- Eventual Height: 0.55m
- Eventual Spread: 0.35m