Product description
'Laura' is a vibrant, show-stopping Tall Garden Phlox that produces massive, dense clusters of bright, fuchsia-purple flowers, each highlighted by a striking, crisp white star-shaped centre. It is highly prized not only for its bold colour but for its intense, sweet fragrance that easily permeates the garden on warm evenings.
To keep this Phlox healthy and blooming profusely, plant it in fertile, well-drained soil that does not dry out, and apply a thick layer of organic mulch to retain moisture. Regular deadheading will encourage secondary, smaller flower clusters to form, prolonging the vibrant purple and white display.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Garden Phlox
Phlox 'Laura'
Phlox 'Laura'
Product description
'Laura' is a vibrant, show-stopping Tall Garden Phlox that produces massive, dense clusters of bright, fuchsia-purple flowers, each highlighted by a striking, crisp white star-shaped centre. It is highly prized not only for its bold colour but for its intense, sweet fragrance that easily permeates the garden on warm evenings.
To keep this Phlox healthy and blooming profusely, plant it in fertile, well-drained soil that does not dry out, and apply a thick layer of organic mulch to retain moisture. Regular deadheading will encourage secondary, smaller flower clusters to form, prolonging the vibrant purple and white display.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
To stagger the bloom time and create a bushier Phlox plant, take a pair of shears in early summer and chop the front half of the stems down by a third; the uncut stems will bloom first, followed weeks later by the chopped stems.
How to Water
Water Phlox deeply at the base to keep soil consistently moist. Aim for one inch of water weekly, especially in summer. Avoid overhead watering to prevent powdery mildew, a common issue for this plant's dense foliage.
How to Plant
Settle these tall perennial Phlox plants into rich, well-draining loam, spacing them generously apart so the wind can easily blow between the mature stems. Work a handful of balanced organic fertilizer into the planting hole to fuel their massive summer flower displays.
