'Fashionably Early Crystal' Hybrid Phlox
Perennial
- A powerful native perennial for pollinators!
- Early blooming, long-blooming, and reblooming.
- Low maintenance and resistant to powdery mildew.
- Zones 4-8, sun/part sun, 32" tall x 30" wide at maturity.
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Description
Beyond its impressive flower power, 'Fashionably Early Crystal' is native, low maintenance, easy to grow, and resistant to powdery mildew. It grows a little taller than other phlox, making it ideal for the middle or back of your flower beds. It's the perfect choice for pollinator and cut flower gardens.
Details
Patent #: USPP 28,679
Common name: Hybrid phlox
Zone: 4 – 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 28-32″ tall x 26-36" wide
Flower color: White with purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer to fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rain gardens, native, low flammability, heat tolerant, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Background, border, cottage garden, massing, specimen, wildflower, flower garden, pollinator garden
How to Grow
Light: Phlox grows best and produces the most flowers in full sun (6+ hours sun), but can also grow in part sun (4-6 hours sun).
Water: Has average water needs.
Spacing: 2-3 feet apart
Fertilizing: If desired, apply a minimal amount of all-purpose garden fertilizer around the base of the plant in spring.
Winterizing: Cut foliage in late fall to prevent powdery mildew and other fungal diseases from returning in spring.
Maintenance & pruning: Thin or prune by half in spring and prune spent flowers off after bloom, just above the foliage to encourage more blooms
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Arrived quickly, well packaged, and healthy
I received three very small white phlox plants for an outrageous price. I expected mature plants as depicted in their photographs. I’ve never bought online before, and I won’t do it again.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
It’s beautiful and it’s coming along nicely. The photograph is from a couple days after planting it. It is in full bloom right now, I just don’t have a current photo.
Just a few weeks later and look at it! It’s amazes me every time I see it 😍 smells amazing too
This plant did well last year but it’s coming in nicely for its 2nd year, has spread out well.
I have been extremely happy with all of the plants I have ordered from Great Garden Plants. They ship very quickly and the plants always look very healthy. I will continue to order from them in the future.
Still do not have my order, please issue a refund
Hello! We’re sorry that you're having problem with your order. We try our best to provide excellent plants in a timely manner, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please refer to your order number and tracking number we have emailed to you. If that doesn't give you any answers, we'd be happy to help. Please email your order number to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
The plants arrived in great condition and are thriving in my garden.
They were healthy but very small and were immediately eaten by bunnies. The last part isn't the fault of anyone of course...bunnies will do what they do, but for the price, I was hoping for a bigger plant and not just one stalk. I hate to say it but I saw bigger ones for less money at Home Depot.
We're sorry that the rabbit enjoyed your plants before you could. Young plants are especially susceptible to rabbit damage, so we highly recommend protecting new plants in areas with high deer traffic. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping!
Received a well packaged, healthy specimen. Little guy is already blooming and has integrated well into my garden already.
I love all the plants I ordered from you. I followed your direction on how to plant and all of the plants I ordered are all growing wonderfully. The Fashionable Hybrid Early Crystal Phlox and Meant to Bee Royal Raspberry is already blooming. Yes I am very pleased with my order.
Came in healthy and is starting to bloom!
Can I plant these now in September in upstate Ny?
Yes, you can plant in fall as long as you do so at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost of fall in your area. Check out our fall planting guide for more information:
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/our-guide-for-fall-planting/