Buy hardy perennial 3x Phlox Phlox 'Europa' white-purple - Bare rooted - Hardy plant

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Pure phlox "Europa". Fresh from the garden.

This phlox is on fire. And bees and butterflies are drawn to it like a flame. The "Europa" phlox is rather special. It grows tall. Between 80-90 cm. It has enormous white flowers with pink centres, too. They smell fabulous. The phlox has it all. You will receive the phlox "Europa" as bare-root stock in sugar cane sacking. This is more environmentally friendly than plastic nursery pots. The roots are shipped fresh from the ground. They are already one year old. This gives them additional strength, enabling them to grow faster than they would in a nursery pot. Plants grown from bare-root stock also adapt to their new environment more easily. They flower better and they are more economical. Bare-root stock plants grow when it becomes warmer. They are winter-hardy perennials. They can be planted at any time, provided that the ground is not frozen. The phlox starts flowering in the summer. This will continue for months. The phlox should be planted in full or half sun. But it does well in the garden too. They can also be planted in flower pots on a patio, roof terrace or balcony. After planting, water the phlox regularly. They will take root better this way.

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3x Phlox Phlox 'Europa' white-purple - Bare rooted - Hardy plant

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Specifications:

Latin name:	Phlox paniculata Europa'
Delivery type:	Supplied as bare-rooted plant
Guarantee:	6 months growth and flowering guarantee
Color:	White,Purple
Preferred location:	Sun, Half shadow
Green stayer:	No
Leafs all year:	No
Hardy plants:	Yes
Self polinating:	No
Edible:	No
Naturalizing:	No
Scented:	Deliciously Scented
Grafted:	No
Cutting flowers:	Yes
Flowering:	July - September
Growing Height:	80 - 90 cm
Planting distance:	40 - 50 cm

Planting+

Phlox ‘Europa'is a perennial that grows best in the garden. Prepare a large hole in good, loose soil. Improve poor garden soil by mixing in compost and cow manure pellets. Plant the Phlox ‘Europa' at the appropriate depth in the hole. The top of the roots should be just below ground level. Fill the hole with soil and press firmly. Water immediately after planting. Phlox ‘Europa' grows and blooms well in the sun or partial shade in loose, nutritious soil.

Phlox 'Europa' makes an excellent companion plant

The stunning Phlox ‘Europa' is an eye-catcher in the flower border and in flowerbeds. The hearty flower clusters are borne on long, sturdy stems. Plant Phlox paniculata ‘Europa' at the back of the border, along with Monarda ‘Mohawk’ and Leucanthemum ‘Wirral Supreme’. The Phlox also combines beautifully with roses and also with plants that have variegated foliage. If you want to see your flower bed filled with large groups of colour then Phlox paniculata ‘Europa' is an excellent choice.

Care+

Phlox 'Europa' is an easy-to-grow perennial that can remain in the same spot for several years. Be sure to prevent the soil around the roots from drying out. Dry soil is not well tolerated. Phlox 'Europa' grows well in moist soil but can survive in regular garden soil. Deadhead to prolong the flowering season. In autumn cut the stems down to the base and mulch with compost or well rotted manure in early spring. Cover the plants with a layer of fallen leaves. In spring, you will soon see new shoots appearing above the ground.

Cutting back Phlox 'Europa'

Early in the season you can prune your phlox by about 2-5 cm and this will encourage a healthy and bushy growth. After the first flowering the stems can be cut back by about 10 cm to just above a point where there are healthy leaves and this will encourage a second flowering period. If there are any signs of powdery mildew cut back the whole stem and destroy both stems and foliage. Cutting back phlox does help to control this.

Extra+

Phlox ‘Europa' is a great choice for the garden with its hearty clusters of flowers. The white flowers are are divided into five petals with a pink eye in the centre. The flowers spread a delicate fragrance and are highly attractive to butterflies.