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Phlox paniculata Flame® Watermelon
Flame® Watermelon Garden Phlox
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- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:4-9
- Height:14-16 in
- Spread:14-16 in
- Bloom Color: Red Shades
This dwarf Garden Phlox offers large, long-blooming flower clusters on short, compact plants. Its fragrant blooms open in rich red, revealing layers of magenta and pink for a vibrant, multi-toned display that lasts from mid to late summer. The blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds, while disease and Black Walnut resistance provide reliable garden performance. A beautiful addition to perennial borders, patio containers, native, woodland, cottage, and cutting gardens.
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Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | Red |
Habit
| • | Mounding |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Phlox paniculata Flame® Watermelon
Grow in moderately fertile, medium-moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to light shade. It performs best in climates with mild summers and may struggle in very hot, humid conditions. Cut plants back by half in late spring or early summer to encourage a more compact habit. Divide every 3–5 years in spring or fall, ensuring each division has 2–3 shoots and healthy roots.