Phlox (Tall Garden Phlox)
Color Name: Dream Girl
Dream Girl is admired for its beautiful floral display. More importantly, she is known for disease resistance, specifically mildew that often plagues Tall Garden Phlox. Dream Girl proudly displays dark green foliage well into fall. Dream Girl has bright lavender pink flowers with white eyes. Vigorous, dense, vase-shaped habit. Slightly later to bloom than other Tall Garden Phlox, but has excellent rebloom.
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.
Growing Tips: Phlox is unequaled for its showy blooms over a long period in summer. Though it is one of the most popular perennials available, it does require some maintenance to sustain its health and vigor.
Phlox grows best in rich, moist soil in full sun. It will thrive with bi-monthly fertilizing and consistent moisture levels. Overhead watering should be avoided since some varieties of phlox are susceptible to powdery mildew. This can be avoided or diminished by providing ample air circulation around the plants and by thinning them out periodically. Deadheading will prolong bloom time and prevent self-seeding.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
Dream Girl is admired for its beautiful floral display. More importantly, she is known for disease resistance, specifically mildew that often plagues Tall Garden Phlox. Dream Girl proudly displays dark green foliage well into fall. Dream Girl has bright lavender pink flowers with white eyes. Vigorous, dense, vase-shaped habit. Slightly later to bloom than other Tall Garden Phlox, but has excellent rebloom.
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.
Growing Tips: Phlox is unequaled for its showy blooms over a long period in summer. Though it is one of the most popular perennials available, it does require some maintenance to sustain its health and vigor.
Phlox grows best in rich, moist soil in full sun. It will thrive with bi-monthly fertilizing and consistent moisture levels. Overhead watering should be avoided since some varieties of phlox are susceptible to powdery mildew. This can be avoided or diminished by providing ample air circulation around the plants and by thinning them out periodically. Deadheading will prolong bloom time and prevent self-seeding.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
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Flower Color: Pink/Lavender Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 30 to 36 Inches Spread: 20 to 24 Inches Hardy in Zone: 5, 6 |
Blooms: Late Summer Mid-Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Extended Bloomer  Fragrant  Native Border Cut Flower or Foilage Disease Resistant Easy to Grow Landscapes Mass Planting Rebloomer
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Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
