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Phlox 'Famous Coral'
Phlox 'Famous Coral', commonly known as phlox, is an ornamental perennial chosen for its reliable performance and decorative effect in garden borders or containers. It contributes colour, texture, or structure depending on the variety.
After around five years of growth, this plant typically reaches: Tall garden forms often reach 70–100 cm tall with a spread of 45–60 cm after 5 years.
Recommended compost for planting: Use fertile, moisture-retentive compost that does not dry out completely.
Key Features:
- Habit: Herbaceous perennial forming an attractive clump or spreading mound.
- Season of interest: Provides colour or foliage interest during the main growing season.
- Garden uses: Suitable for mixed borders, perennial beds, and many varieties also perform well in containers.
- Maintenance: Generally low maintenance; remove spent flowers and tidy old growth as needed.
Phlox 'Famous Coral' is a dependable choice for adding long-lasting interest and character to planting schemes.
Plant Details
| Flowering Period | July to September |
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Growing Guide
| Position | Full sun to partial shade |
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| Hardiness | RHS H7 (below −20°C). |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Moist
- Mature size
- 1.0m high· 60cm wide
- Flowering
- Red· Pink· Multicolour
- Foliage
- deciduous
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