Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
Bilimbi
In German
Hybrid Phlox
bilimbi
In French
Phlox Hybrid
bilimbi
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
bilimbi
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
bilimbi
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
bilimbi
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Oxalidales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Bilimbi
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hybrid Phlox and Bilimbi Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Bilimbi are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Bilimbi
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.