Phlox pan. Twister
$27.99
Phlox paniculata Twister is a compact garden phlox with fragrant white summer flowers streaked pink-red above tidy green foliage.
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Description
Phlox paniculata Twister forms a compact upright clump topped in summer by dense panicles of white flowers streaked with candy-pink to red-pink markings. Bright green foliage and a pleasant vanilla-like fragrance make the display especially inviting near paths and seating.
Plant it in sun or partial shade in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. It suits border fronts, containers, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and cutting gardens; regular watering and removal of faded flower heads help sustain the display.
Additional information
| Height | 10 in – 1 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 1 ft |
| Flowering months | July, August, September |
| Synonyms | Phlox (P) 'Twister', Phlox pan. Twister |
| Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | Red, White, Pink |
| Color flower summer | Red, White, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Columnar upright, Clump-former, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Vanilla |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Pollinator Garden, Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Bee-Friendly, Butterfly-Friendly, Cutting Garden, Pollinator-Friendly, Container Planting |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Twister Garden Phlox, Garden Phlox, Summer Phlox, Perennial Phlox |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23056378, ZPHLPAT0001G, 201924489 |
| Usps | Distinct white flowers carry vivid pink-red pinwheel stripes., Compact fragrant clumps fit borders, containers, and cutting gardens., Grow in full sun or partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division or sowing; divide established clumps about every four years to renew vigor. |
| Pests | Slugs may damage tender young shoots. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew can affect foliage, especially when conditions are too dry or hot; provide moisture and airflow. |
| Pruning | Remove faded panicles regularly to extend bloom, then cut dried stems back at the end of autumn. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil evenly moist, watering regularly in dry or hot conditions. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun for the strongest bloom; partial shade is tolerated. |