Photo of Phlox paniculata 'Junior Surprise' flower by Summersweet Gardens at Perennial Pleasures

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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.

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

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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