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Peppermint Twist Tall Phlox
Just when the flowers in many borders,
cottage gardens and cutting gardens are
fading, these beauties emerge to revive
them. These Tall Phlox grow up to 40"
and are packed with fragrant blooms.
Peppermint
Twist for cheery pink and white
blossoms. A pleasantly spicy scent
completes their charm.
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Midsummer
Height: 24-40"
Zones: 4-8
Size: Bareroot
Deer Resistant
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| Botanical Name: |
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Phlox paniculata 'Peppermint Twist' PP18,196 |
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| Form: |
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Herbaceous perennial |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Partial Shade/Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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15 - 18" |
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| Spread: |
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12 -15" |
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| Spacing: |
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15 - 18" |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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Zones 4-8 |
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| Foliage Type: |
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2 - 5" long, lanceolate, dark green. |
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| Flower Form: |
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Individual, flared trumpet-shaped flowers form dense pyramidal panicles ranging from 5-8" in size. |
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| Flower Color: |
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Pink and white striped pinwheels |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Mid summer onward. |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Plant firmly, set the buds 1" - 2" below soil level. If potted, set at same level it is in the container. Firm soil and water thoroughly. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Well drained. Many phlox tend to be susceptilbe to mildew, so plant in a sunny, airy location with good air circulation. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Moderate to fast. |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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Bright pink and white pinwheel bloom clusters on tall stems grouped together is a site to behold. It will definitely catch your eye in the landscape as well as a cut-flower arrangement. Besides the bright, beautiful color combination the blooms are sweetly fragrant. You can't go wrong with tall phlox in your garden or landscape, this one is definitely a must have. |
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| Pruning: |
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Remove spent flower heads to encourage reblooming. Trim back to 2"-4" if mildew is a problem. |
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| Time of Pruning: |
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After flowering. |
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| Additional Information: |
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This variety of phlox is resistant to powdery mildew, a common problem with phlox paniculata. |
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