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Dense clusters of pink blooms, each with a deep magenta eye are borne on strong stems from late June to September. Intensely fragrant, it is highly possible that you will catch the captivating, sweet fragrance on the breeze before you even see this dependable and dramatic bloom. Phlox paniculata ‘Eva Cullum’ holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its outstanding performance in the garden and it makes an exceptional cut flower for a vase too. Once spotted, the candy-coloured hues will draw in your admiring eyes, along with a host of beneficial pollinators. Flowers stand above bushy foliage which offers gap-filling interest from April to as late as October, either in a container or open ground. Phlox paniculata ‘Eva Cullum’ prefers a spot in well-drained soil of any kind except heavy clay. Position in full sun or partial shade with any aspect other than north-facing. A fully hardy (H7), herbaceous perennial which reach a height of 90cm and will spread up to 80cm.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Phlox paniculata ‘Eva Cullum’ |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Garden Phlox |
| Hardiness | H7 (-20°C and below) |
| Colour | Pink |
| Format | Young Plants |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.90 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.80 |
| AGM | Yes |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Scented | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
