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Phlox douglasii 'Eva'

phlox 'Eva'

A compact, low-growing evergreen perennial, with dense foliage of narrow, dark green leaves. Produces masses of scented, pale lilac-pink flowers with darker eyes, in spring and summer

Synonyms
Phlox 'Eva'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Purple Green
Summer Pink Purple Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Polemoniaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Phlox may be evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and salver-shaped flowers in terminal clusters

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. See phlox cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or by softwood cuttings taken from non-flowering stems in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Banks and slopes
  • Garden edging
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

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

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