Extend the flowering season by watering and prompt deadheading. Goliath demonstrates excellent mildew resistance. Benefits from regular side-dressing and prefers humus-rich soil that stays cool and moist in summer. Plant 2' apart, full sun to partial shade. 26-30" tall. Z3. (bare-root crowns)
Phlox produces large spreading clusters of fragrant showy long-blooming flowers in mid to late summer. Wonderful color and fragrance for accents, border or naturalized area. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Essential component of late-summer wedding bouquets.
When you receive your order, open the bags and check the stock. Roots and crowns should be firm and pliable. If they are slightly dry, add a little water or, if they are going to be potted up soon, wet the roots. Generally, a little surface mold is harmless and will not affect the plant’s future performance. If you cannot pot them up immediately, store them in a cool (35–40°) location for a short time.
Do not plant bare-root perennial plant crowns directly outdoors.
Pot up the rootstock using well-drained potting mix in a deep 6" pot or a 1-gallon container. Avoid coiling the roots in under-sized containers.
Grow newly potted perennials for a few weeks in a protected location in indirect light at 50–60°. Wet and/or cold conditions for an extended period may cause rotting.
Transplant outside once they show some top growth and the danger of frost has passed.
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About planting bare-root perennials.