Phlox paniculata Younique Orange

Phlox paniculata Younique Orange brings its beautiful orange colour to this excellent series of Younique phlox. Like its relatives, this variety has been selected for its compact habit, abundant, prolonged, and fragrant flowering, as well as its ease of cultivation. Resistant to heat and humidity, these varieties are less susceptible to powdery mildew and they bloom for almost three months if you take care to remove faded flower panicles. Perfect for romantic settings, both in the garden and in pots, Younique phlox provide perfect flowers for bouquets.

Phlox paniculataYounique Orange belongs to the Polemoniaceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial with a woody stump that forms a well-branched clump of leafy stems from spring onwards. Eventually, the plant reaches about 45-50 cm (18-20in) in height (for the foliage) and 45 cm (18in) in width. The stiff and somewhat brittle stems are covered with alternate, simple, ovate, and lanceolate leaves which are a light green colour. Flowering begins in June-July, earlier or later depending on the climate, and continues until September, provided faded inflorescences are removed. At full bloom, the plant can reach a height of 65-75 cm (26-30in) in rich soil. The small flowers, measuring 1.5 to 2.5 cm (1in) in diameter, have a tubular corolla in salmon pink with a throat tinged with bright pink. They are grouped at the ends of densely packed panicles and have a pleasant fragrance. The flowering is nectar-rich and attractive to bees and butterflies.

Phlox paniculata are perennial plants commonly found in gardens, as their simplicity and legendary generosity are almost unmatched in perennial beds. They get along well with Monardas and Daisies. You can mix the Younique series Phlox with each other, with asters, or with white flowers, with which they form an elegant combination. Tall phlox make good companions for roses, as their colours compliment each other.  Phlox paniculata 'Younique' is a top-notch perennial to brighten up balconies, flower beds and bouquets.