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Peppermint Twist Tall Phlox
Eye-catching pink and white pinwheel bloom clusters
with a sweet as candy fragrance are a must-have
for your garden. You can't go wrong with tall phlox
for reliable color, easy maintenance and a nice fragrance
that draws the butterflies and hummingbirds
to your yard.
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Midsummer
Height: 15-18"
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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