Phlox Paniculata 'Pink Flame' 11804

Garden Phlox Light Pink Flame

Phlox paniculata ‘Pink Flame’ is a compact herbaceous perennial garden phlox in the FLAME™ Series, bred for shorter, bushier growth than many traditional tall garden phlox. It produces fragrant deep pink to fuchsia-pink flower clusters with darker pink eyes from mid to late summer, sometimes continuing into early fall. The dense flower panicles sit on upright stems that usually do not need staking, making it useful for borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, containers, and smaller spaces.

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: 12–18 in. wide x 12–18 in. tall
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Compact upright clump
Light: Full sun to part sun
Soil / Water: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil; keep evenly moist during heat and drought
Bloom Time / Length: Mid to late summer, sometimes into early fall; about 4–6 weeks
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Features & Landscape Uses: Compact dwarf habit; fragrant deep pink flowers with darker eyes; strong summer color; good mildew resistance for garden phlox; useful in front-to-middle borders, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, patio containers, edging, and cut-flower plantings.

Care: Plant with good air circulation to reduce powdery mildew. Water at the base rather than overhead when possible. Mulch to keep roots cool and soil moisture even. Deadhead spent panicles to tidy the plant and encourage continued bloom. Divide clumps every few years if vigor declines.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

12-18''

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green, Yellow

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Humus rich, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Mass Planting

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No