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Phlox glaberrima 'Triple Play'
Triple Play Smooth Phlox
- » Cool vareigated foliage
- » Foliage blushes pink in spring and fall
- » Pink flowers in late spring
- » Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- » Great cut flower
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:12-15 in
- Spread:8-15 in
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades
Clusters of pink flowers emerge in late spring, a stunning contrast to the creamy white-edged foliage. In spring and fall the white edged foliage blushes with pink. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and works well as a cut flower.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Phlox glaberrima 'Triple Play'
This variegated smooth phlox thrives in full sun to light shade, needing at least 5–6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best blooming. Plant in moist, well-drained, organically rich soil; it tolerates more moisture than many other phlox varieties but avoid soggy conditions. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer to support flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to extend the bloom time and prevent self-seeding. Prune back by one-third in late summer to encourage new growth and reduce the risk of disease.