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Other common names phlox 'Luc's Lilac'
Synonyms Phlox paniculata 'Luc's Lilac' Phlox 'Luc's Lilac'
Family Polemoniaceae
Genus Phlox may be evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and salver-shaped flowers in terminal clusters
Details 'Luc's Lilac' is a perennial to 1.2m in height with oval green leaves and a neat growth habit. Flowers, appearing in midsummer, are a lovely soft pinky-lilac and are lightly scented
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Clump-forming
Fragrance Flower
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H7
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or East-facing or West-facing
Exposure Sheltered or Exposed
Sand
Clay
Chalk
Loam
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilSand, Clay, Chalk, Loam
pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
Ultimate height 1-1.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.5-1 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Easy to grow in most fertile, moist soils
Propagation Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Low Maintenance City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants
Pruning Deadhead to promote flowering and cut back in autumn
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases May be subject to a downy mildew and a leaf spot
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