By far the best white hardy Phlox we have ever grown, David combines terrific fragrance with big bloom power and healthy, mildew-resistant foliage. The effect is glorious--these lush 3- to 3 1/2-foot plants bloom all summer, sporting huge, conical flowerheads of glistening white that perfume the garden and are spectacular for cutting. Hardy Phlox is the backbone of the summer garden, providing continuous bloom from midsummer till the colder temperatures of fall. Nothing is easier or more rewarding to grow for the sunny border, and the cut flowers are delightful in the vase. Select a spot in full sun or light shade with well-drained, moisture-retentive soil, deeply-worked (for good root development) and enriched with organics. Phlox are heavy feeders; you will want to keep the soil rich. Avoid overhead watering to prevent mildew--their biggest enemy--and keep the plants deadheaded to encourage even heavier blooming. For better-branched plants, try pinching out the tips of young plants when they are about 9 inches high. Zones 3-9.
