Phlox paniculata Younique Red

Phlox paniculata Younique Red, with its brilliant magenta red flowers, is part of a series of pholx selected for their compact habit, abundant, prolonged, and fragrant flowering, as well as their ease of cultivation. Resistant to heat and water, these varieties are less susceptible to powdery mildew and they flower for almost three months if you take care to remove faded flower panicles. Perfect in romantic settings, both in the garden and in pots, Younique phlox provide perfect flowers for bouquets. 

Phlox paniculata Younique Red belongs to the Polemoniaceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial with a woody base that forms a well-branched clump of leafy stems from spring onwards. Ultimately, the plant reaches about 45 cm (18in) in height (foliage) and 40-45 cm (16-18in) in width. The stiff and somewhat brittle stems are covered with alternate, simple, ovate, and lanceolate leaves of a bright green colour. Flowering starts in June-July, earlier or later depending on the climate, and continues until September if faded inflorescences are removed. In full bloom, the plant can reach a height of 65-70 cm (26-28in) in rich soil. The small flowers, 1.5 to 2.5 cm (1in) in diameter, have a tubular corolla of which is bright pinkish-red around a vermillion throat. They are densely grouped at the top of the stems in pleasantly fragrant panicles. The flowering is nectar-rich and attracts pollinators.  

Phlox paniculata are perennial plants commonly found in gardens, as their simplicity and legendary generosity are almost unmatched in perennial beds. They get along well with Monardas and Daisies. You can mix the Younique series Phlox with each other, with asters, or with white flowers, with which they form an elegant combination. Tall phlox make good companions for roses, as their colours compliment each other.  Phlox paniculata 'Younique' is a top-notch perennial to brighten up balconies, flower beds and bouquets.