Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
Not Available
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
Carissia
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
Carissa
In German
Hybrid Phlox
carissa
In French
Phlox Hybrid
carissa
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
carissa
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
carissa
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
carissa
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
carissa
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Carisseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Carissa
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carissa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Hybrid Phlox and Carissa Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Carissa are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Carissa
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.