



Phlox paniculata

Helleborus orientalis

Achillea millefolium

Phlox paniculata

Achillea millefolium

Filipendula hybridum

Achillea millefolium

Helleborus orientalis

Phlox paniculata

Leucanthemum vulgare

Achillea millefolium

Knautia macedonica

Lavandula intermedia

Hydrangea arborescens

Phlox paniculata

Coreopsis verticillata

Achillea millefolium

Anemone hupehensis

Helleborus orientalis

Anemone hybrida

Lavandula angustifolia

Rudbeckia fulgida

Lavatera olbia

Potentilla nepalensis

Phlox amplifolia

Betonica (Stachys) grandiflora

Delphinium elated

Dicentra spectabilis

Aquilegia vulgaris

Clematis heracleifolia
Selecting the right location is crucial for successfully growing the 'Sweet Summer Compact Rose Dark Eye' phlox. This perennial will thrive best in a sunny spot or in light partial shade, where it will have enough light for abundant flowering, but at the same time will not suffer from sunburn during the hottest summer days. Since you will receive an already established seedling, you can plant it in the flowerbed practically anytime during the growing season, as long as the ground is not frozen or heavily waterlogged. It requires loose, loamy soil rich in humus that can retain moisture but is also sufficiently well-draining. When planting, maintain a spacing of about 50 cm, which corresponds to approximately 4 to 6 plants per square meter. Sufficient spacing is important for air circulation, which naturally helps prevent fungal diseases such as powdery mildew, even though this variety is bred for higher resistance.
Watering and nutrition play a crucial role in how your phlox will look. Phloxes are relatively thirsty plants and do not tolerate prolonged drought, so it is necessary to ensure a regular supply of water, especially in the hot summer months. Always water directly at the roots and try not to wet the leaves, which will significantly reduce the risk of powdery mildew infection. It is advisable to mulch the soil around the plant with compost or bark, which will help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. As for fertilizing, the plants will appreciate the addition of well-rotted compost or a quality organic fertilizer in the spring, which will support their growth and flower setting. During the season, you can fertilize with a fertilizer for flowering perennials.
Care during the growing season mainly involves removing faded flower heads. If you cut them off in time, the plant will often bloom again, although the second blooming tends to be somewhat weaker. Thanks to its compact growth of 50 to 70 cm, this variety does not need staking and is also a great choice for container growing. If you decide to grow it in a pot, choose a container with a volume of at least 10 liters with drainage holes and do not forget to water more frequently, as the substrate in containers dries out faster. Watch out for slugs, which like to feast on young leaves. The plant is fully frost-hardy down to -34 °C, so it will handle winter without special protection. In autumn or early spring, simply cut the dry stems off just above the ground.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.
See how the seedling looks over the course of a year.



Phlox paniculata

Phlox paniculata

Phlox paniculata

Phlox paniculata

Phlox paniculata

Phlox paniculata

Phlox paniculata

Phlox amplifolia

Phlox amplifolia

Phlox paniculata

Phlox paniculata

Phlox paniculata

Phlox paniculata

Phlox paniculata

Phlox paniculata

Phlox douglasii

Phlox paniculata

Phlox amplifolia

Phlox amplifolia

Phlox amplifolia

Alchemilla mollis

Achillea millefolium

Verbena bonariensis

Salvia nemorosa

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Gaura lindheimeri

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea pallida

Eryngium planum

Echinacea purpurea

Salvia nemorosa

Calamintha nepeta

Rudbeckia fulgida

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Gaura lindheimeri

Salvia nemorosa

Leucanthemum vulgare

Achillea millefolium

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Salvia nemorosa