Phlox paniculata Rosa Pastel

Phlox paniculata 'Flora Pastel' is a perennial of medium size, resistant to powdery mildew. Its beautiful panicles, which bloom from July to August attracting pollinators, bring a lot of charm to summer flowerbeds. They are studded with multiple small flowers in a pale pink and highlighted by some touches of dark pink around the eye. Magnificent in bouquets, they will also perfume your interior.

Phlox paniculata is essential in all cottage or romantic-style gardens. Their bushy habit is perfect for mixed borders and their size allows them to be planted at different levels. Their flowering is abundant, colourful, fragrant, and they attract insects that are very fond of them. Don't hesitate to plant them in large numbers, they will allow you to create lush and long-lasting bouquets. They appreciate damp, well-drained and rather rich soils. Their flowering is more spectacular in the sun, but they also thrive in partial shade. They are hardy and can withstand temperatures below -15°C (5°F). To enjoy a long flowering period, don't hesitate to remove faded flowers as they appear.

This vigorous herbaceous perennial, originating from the United States, has upright stems that reach up to 75 cm (30in). They bear large panicles, 10-15 cm (4-6in), made up of multiple small flowers measuring 2 to 3 cm (1in) in diameter. Their corolla, tubular at the base, abruptly opens into five lobes and takes the shape of a cup. 'Rosa Pastel', as its name suggests, has particularly soft hues. Its light pink flowers are decorated with touches of magenta around the eye. These light shades stand out perfectly against the medium green foliage, composed of deciduous, lanceolate, and alternate leaves arranged regularly along the stems.

Thanks to its resistance to powdery mildew, 'Rosa Pastel' is a phlox that is easy to grow in the garden. Its relatively compact size allows it to be placed in the centre of small flowerbeds and in intermediate positions for larger spaces. It can be surrounded by campanulas, grasses, and bordered by perennial geraniums, creating a slightly wild and pastel display. You can plant them in the company of wild rose-flowered roses, and it will mingle with other Phlox, Yarrows, Meadow-rues, to create a beautiful display.