Phlox Early Princess #1

Common Name: Hybrid Phlox

This type of Hybrid Phlox blooms earlier than the average Tall Garden Phlox (P. paniculata), starting about 2-3 weeks earlier than the typical Phlox. Each member of the Fashionably Early series has exceptional mildew resistance, thick leathery leaves, and a stoloniferous habit (as opposed to the tightly clumping P. paniculata types).

‘Fashionably Early Princess’ is the very first of the series to bloom. This is a taller variety of Hybrid Phlox that will work best for the middle to back of the border. In addition to being early blooming, it boasts a long season of color. Light fuchsia pink flowers and a darker pink eye appear well into midsummer with some rebloom in fall. Broad, thick, glossy green foliage stays beautiful all season.

These perennials are a favorite of gardeners around the world and a staple of North American native gardens. Be sure to locate these plants in full sun for the best flowering performance and to help avoid powdery mildew concerns. A favorite of pollinators.

• Height: 28.0-32.0 Inches
• Spread: 26.0-30.0 Inches
• Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
• Flower Color: Pink shades
• Foliage Color: Green shades
• Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
• Bloomtime: Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer Rebloomer Long Blooming
• Attracts Wings: Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Bee Friendly
• Growth Rate: Medium

Photo Credit: Walter’s Gardens, Inc