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Fall phlox

Phlox paniculata

Full sun to part shade 0.6–1.5 m × 0.6–0.9 m Flowers June–August to −32 °C
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SunFull sun to part shade
Size0.6–1.5 m
spacing 50 cm
FlowersJune–August
PlantingApril–May, September–October
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
average to moisthumus-richloamyclay

Watering

only in dry spellsdo not waterlogless when it rains

Frost

−32 °C
no winter protectiondies back in winter, regrows in spring

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).

50 cm1 m1.5 m0.6–1.5 mspread 0.6–0.9 m
0.6–1.5 m× spread 0.6–0.9 m

Plant 50 cm apart.

Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

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FlowersPlantingFeeding
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant).
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Flowers

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June–August · pink, purple, white, red or blue

Planting

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container plant: April–May, September–October

Feeding

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March–May

What to plant now (October) full list in October (244) →

Feeding

Nutrition.

Light
balanced fertilisercompost or mulch
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Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

High riskMedium riskLow riskRisk for this plant according to the source · no label = no documented level

What you will see

White powdery coating on leaves and stems.

The source says: it can be very susceptible to powdery mildew.

When to look

From spring onwards

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Airy planting, enough space between plants.
    • Do not wet the leaves.
    • In autumn, remove fallen diseased leaves (reduces spores in spring).
  2. By hand as soon as the first symptoms appearRemove and destroy affected leaves; do not compost.
  3. Chemical — only when nothing else helps only after cultural measuresOnly minimal and targeted use; a product authorised in your country against powdery mildew.
Powdery mildewsdisease · from spring onwardsHigh risk

What you will see

White powdery coating on leaves and stems.

The source says: it can be very susceptible to powdery mildew.

When to look

From spring onwards

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Airy planting, enough space between plants.
    • Do not wet the leaves.
    • In autumn, remove fallen diseased leaves (reduces spores in spring).
  2. By hand as soon as the first symptoms appearRemove and destroy affected leaves; do not compost.
  3. Chemical — only when nothing else helps only after cultural measuresOnly minimal and targeted use; a product authorised in your country against powdery mildew.
More about this problem

What you will see

Distorted, narrowed leaves and stems, stunted growth.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Healthy planting stock.
    • Do not move soil from affected places.
  2. By hand once noticedDig up and destroy affected plants.
Stem and bulb eelwormpest

What you will see

Distorted, narrowed leaves and stems, stunted growth.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Healthy planting stock.
    • Do not move soil from affected places.
  2. By hand once noticedDig up and destroy affected plants.
More about this problem
Sources (5)

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does fall phlox flower?

In June–August; the flowers are pink, purple, white, red or blue.

Does fall phlox tolerate shade?

It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.

How much space does fall phlox need?

At maturity 0.6–0.9 m wide and 0.6–1.5 m tall; recommended spacing 50 cm.

Stem and bulb eelworm — what can you do?

Healthy planting stock. Dig up and destroy affected plants.

Powdery mildews — what can you do?

Airy planting, enough space between plants. Remove and destroy affected leaves; do not compost.

Sources (18) Checked 24 October 2026

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