Phlox paniculata 'Junior Surprise'

Also Known As

Phlox paniculata 'Jr. Surprise'
Jr. Surprise Tall Garden Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-30"
W: 30"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Phlox paniculata 'Junior Surprise' plant details

Phlox paniculata 'Junior Surprise' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox paniculata 'Junior Surprise'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dwarf, fragrant, long-blooming, mildew-resistant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox paniculata 'Junior Surprise'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug
Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf phlox which is just the right size to plant in the front of the perennial border. The small florets are actually a very pale violet-blue, not that far off a true white, and centered with tidy little lilac eyes. The unopened buds are lavender. Reported to be quite mildew resistant, but we have not yet fully assessed it ourselves.

By: Summersweet Gardens at Perennial Pleasures

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Gardening facts about Phlox paniculata 'Junior Surprise' plant

How to Grow Phlox paniculata 'Junior Surprise'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Flower Season
- summer
Flower Color
- white
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Foliage Color
- green