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Plants: Volcano Phlox

New Family of Phlox
Phlox paniculata "Barthirtyfive" Volcano Phlox is a new family of Phlox that are compact, sturdy, exceptionally floriferous, and are very tolerant of powdery mildew that plagues most other Phlox. Initially introduced in four colors; pink, white, red, and purple, with more to follow, Volcano Phlox feature flower clusters of 125 flowers or more each, providing masses of flowers from July through September. Volcano Phlox are hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9. Unlike many Phlox, which can grow taller than three feet tall, Volcano Phlox grow low and compact on upright, sturdy 20 to 30 inch stems making them an excellent choice for both borders and containers.

Phlox, Landscape use. House & Garden
Volcano phlox are compact and low growing, and are suited to garden beds, borders and patio containers, where they require minimal care. Because of their superior mildew tolerance, they require little attention in the garden, but provide masses of color from July through September. Plant singly, in small groups or en masse for colorful displays.

Landscape Use
Volcano phlox are excellent in landscape plantings, ideal for garden beds and borders along driveways and paths. Compact and sturdy stems, with masses of bright colorful flowers, they provide color in the landscape from July to September and will enhance any garden setting. Plant en masse for loads of color or in small groups to complement other foliage and flowering plants.

Commercial Use
Volcano Phlox are suited for commercial plantings; their superior mildew tolerance ensures they require minimal care and maintenance in the landscape. This combined with their masses of flowers from July through September ensures they will enhance any commercial landscape around shopping plazas, golf courses and corporate offices. Their compact and sturdy growth will ensure that they won’t obstruct the vision of drivers in highway plantings and parking lots.

	Volcano™ Candy Stripe Vigorous, sturdy stems 36 to 42" tall Spread: 18" Flower: White striped pink flowers summer and fall. Hardy zone 4-9		Lavender Compact with shorter sturdy stems and very tolerant of powdery mildew that plagues other Phlox. Spread: 24-28" Flower: Lavender flower Hardy to zone 4, but performs equally well up to zone 10
	Pink with White Eye Compact with shorter sturdy stems and very tolerant of powdery mildew that plagues other Phlox. Spread: 24-30" Flowers: Masses of pale pink flowers with a prominent white eye. Hardy to zone 4		Purple Compact with shorter sturdy stems and very tolerant of powdery mildew that plagues other Phlox . Spread: 24-26" Flowers: Lavender/purple flower with a prominent white eye. Hardy to zone 4
	Pink with Red Eye Compact with shorter sturdy stems and very tolerant of powdery mildew that plagues other Phlox. Spread: 24-30" Flower: Darker pink flower with a small red eye. Hardy to zone 4		White Compact with shorter sturdy stems and very tolerant of powdery mildew that plagues other Phlox. Spread: 24-28" Flower: Pure white flowers Hardy to zone 4
	Red Compact with shorter sturdy stems and very tolerant of powdery mildew that plagues other Phlox. Spread: 24-28" Flower: Masses of red flowers Hardy to zone 4

Planting Tip
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Plants: Volcano Phlox

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