Life Span
Annual
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
3-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
  
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Light Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Yellow, Red, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
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
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Root Division
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
  
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
  
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
10-10-10
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
  
Air purification, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
  
DIERVILLA lonicera
  
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
  
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
  
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
  
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
  
In German
Hybrid Phlox
  
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
  
In French
Phlox Hybrid
  
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
  
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
  
Bush madreselva
Planta
  
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
  
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
  
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
  
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
  
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
  
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
  
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
  
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Dipsacales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Caprifoliaceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Diervilla
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Diervilleae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Bush Honeysuckle
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Bush Honeysuckle is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Bush Honeysuckle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hybrid Phlox and Bush Honeysuckle Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Bush Honeysuckle physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Bush Honeysuckle are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Bush Honeysuckle
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Bush Honeysuckle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Honeysuckle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.