Phlox paniculata Sweet Summer Favourite ('Ditomfav'^PBR) (Sweet Summer Series)

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  This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.

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Cultivation

Thrives in any fertile, humus rich, moist soil in full sun or part shade. Plants will benefit from good air circulation and from watering in extended dry spells. Water at the base if necessary, rather than over the leaves

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn, by softwood basal cuttings in spring, or by root cuttings in autumn or winter. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use

Suggested planting locations and garden types

• Cottage and informal garden
• Patio and container plants
• Wildlife gardens
• City and courtyard gardens
• Cut flowers
• Flower borders and beds
• Wall side borders

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering, then cut down to the base in late autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworms

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, leafy gall and leaf spot