Phlox paniculata 'Eva Cullum'
"Garden Phlox"
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BENEFITS
Wide, full, pyramidal flower heads of bright pink
flowers with darker pink eyes have made this variety
a top-seller in its class. Named for the former
head of Bloom’s retail department.
BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Warm pink flowers from midsummer to early fall. Abundant
foliage on stiff, erect stems.
LOCATION
Full sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8; AHS Heat Zones
9 to 4. See our Growing
Zones page to reference growing zones in your
area.
USE
Superb cut flower for back of border plantings. Nice
in mass plantings. Fragrant. Attracts butterflies.
SIZE
32” tall by 24” wide. Use 3 to 4 plants
per square yard.
CULTURE
Best in rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soils.
Plant in an area of the garden which has good air
movement. Keep well-watered and fertilized in summer
for best flowering. Remove faded flower heads to
extend blooming. Divide in spring or fall every
3 to 4 years. Also
see our
General Planting
Tips for more information.
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