Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
बिगोनिया
In Portuguese
Phlox
Begônia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Begonia
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Begonia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Phlox and Begonia Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Begonia are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Begonia
Care of Garden Phlox and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.