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Phlox paniculata 'White Admiral' (Phlox ' White Admiral')
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0.75m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
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To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Phlox paniculata 'White Admiral'
Other names
Phlox ' White Admiral'
Genus
Phlox Phlox
Variety or Cultivar
'White Admiral' _ 'White Admiral' forms fragrant, pure white flowers through summer and early autumn above slender, toothed mid-green leaves.
Phlox are nectar rich plants, which encourage benefical wildlife, such as ladybirds, lacewings and hoverflies into the garden
Phlox paniculata 'White Admiral' is: Semi evergreen
Fragrance
The flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Mat Forming, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Phlox eelworm Phlox eelworm
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Phlox paniculata 'White Admiral' (Phlox ' White Admiral') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Underplanting, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Phlox paniculata 'White Admiral'
Other names
Phlox ' White Admiral'
Genus
Phlox Phlox
Variety or Cultivar
'White Admiral' _ 'White Admiral' forms fragrant, pure white flowers through summer and early autumn above slender, toothed mid-green leaves.
Phlox are nectar rich plants, which encourage benefical wildlife, such as ladybirds, lacewings and hoverflies into the garden
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Fragrance
The flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Mat Forming, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Phlox paniculata 'White Admiral' (Phlox ' White Admiral') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Underplanting, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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