Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
  
Europe
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
4-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-3
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Sienna, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Root Division
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, 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
  
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
  
Caterpillar, Mites
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
  
Not Available
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
  
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
  
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
  
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
  
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
  
choy sum
  
In German
Hybrid Phlox
  
choy sum
  
In French
Phlox Hybrid
  
choy sum
  
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
  
choy sum
  
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
  
choy sum
  
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
  
choy sum
  
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
  
choy sum
  
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
  
choy sum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Capparales
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Brassicaceae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Brassica
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Choy Sum
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Hybrid Phlox and Choy Sum Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Choy Sum are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Choy Sum
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.