Phlox paniculata ‘Miss Mary’
$38.99
Phlox paniculata Red Riding Hood forms a compact upright clump topped with fragrant cherry-red flower clusters from midsummer into late summer.
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Description
Phlox paniculata Red Riding Hood brings vivid cherry-red to deep rose-red flower clusters to a compact, sturdy garden plant. Fragrant blooms stand above smooth green leaves from midsummer into late summer, creating strong color without the height of many garden phlox cultivars.
Grow it in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Consistent moisture, a cool mulched root zone, and good spacing support healthy growth; water at the base and allow air to move through the clump to reduce mildew pressure.
The compact scale suits the front of a flowering border, cottage garden, pollinator planting, or patio container. The flowers provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds and make long-lasting cut stems for indoor arrangements.
Additional information
| Height | 45 cm – 60 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 40 cm – 50 cm |
| Flowering months | July, August, September |
| Synonyms | Phlox (P) 'Red Riding Hood', Phlox pan Red Riding Hood, Phlox paniculata 'Miss Mary', Phlox paniculata Mary, Phlox paniculata Miss Mary, Phlox Red Riding Hood |
| Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in spring or fall, take basal cuttings in spring, or take root cuttings in early fall or winter. |
| Pests | Phlox bugs and spider mites may feed on the plant, especially during hot, dry weather. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, downy mildew, leaf spot, and root rot may occur; provide good air circulation and avoid overhead watering. |
| Pruning | Remove faded flower clusters to extend bloom, then cut the stems to the ground in late fall. |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist and water at the base during dry weather. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade with good air circulation. |
| Color flower autumn | Red, Pink |
| Color flower summer | Red, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Pollinator Garden, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Cutting Garden, Pollinator-Friendly, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Cultivation | |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Red Riding Hood garden phlox |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23030524, ZPHLPAMM0002G |
| Usps | Cherry-red fragrant flowers cover compact, sturdy stems., Long midsummer bloom brings pollinators and reliable cutting stems. |