Protected Series: FRECKLE
Zone: 4FRECKLE® RED SHADES GARDEN PHLOX
Phlox paniculata 'Red Shades' is part of the Freckle® series and is a vibrant and versatile garden phlox known for its rich spectrum of crimson and scarlet tones. It produces large, domed flower clusters that offer a deeply saturated red color, providing a warm and energetic presence in the summer landscape. The fragrant blooms sit atop sturdy, upright stems clothed in lance-shaped green foliage, creating a classic perennial look that is highly attractive to pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds. Because of its reliable growth habit and intense flowering, it serves as an excellent mid-border anchor that pairs beautifully with cool-toned perennials or ornamental grasses.
To ensure 'Red Shades' remains healthy and productive, it should be planted in a location that receives full sun to promote the strongest stems and the most vivid color. It thrives in rich, organic soil that is consistently moist but well-drained, as drought stress can lead to premature leaf drop. The Freckle® series is unique because it is bred to produce a range of ever-changing patterns on the same plant, featuring dark red, light red, and white-streaked flowers all at once. This "freckled" or streaked effect gives the plant a multi-colored look that evolves throughout the blooming season, setting it apart from solid-color cultivars.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in well-draining soil with full sun. Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
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