Luminary® 'Pink Lightning' Phlox
Perennial
- Tall phlox with large bright pink flowers with white starburst pattern.
- Native perennial loved by bees, butterflies & hummingbirds - a great addition to pollinator gardens!
- Mildew free through September.
- Long blooming & drought-tolerant phlox from Proven Winners.
- Zones 3-8, sun/part sun, 2.5-3’ tall x 2-2.5’ wide at maturity.
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Description
Beyond their bright colors, the Luminary™ series from Proven Winners was bred for powdery mildew resistance. Dark green foliage stays handsome all season, even in hot and humid conditions. These native perennials are easy to grow and even easier to love, which is why we recommend them for gardeners of any level!
Details
Common name: Tall garden phlox
Zone: 3 – 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hrs sun)
Height x width: 2.5’-3 tall and 2-2.5’ wide
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer to fall
Bloom time: Midsummer, late summer
Features: Proven Winners, fragrant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners, native
Uses: Background, border, cottage garden, massing, specimen, wildflower, flower garden, pollinator garden
How to Grow
Light: Phlox grows best in full sun.
Water: Has average water needs.
Spacing: Min 2’ 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.
