Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-14
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
carambola पेड़
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Phlox Hybrid
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
árbol de carambola
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
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 Carambola
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Hybrid Phlox and Carambola Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Carambola are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Carambola
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.