Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
European crab apple
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
european crab apple
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Phlox Hybrid
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Hybrid Phlox and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and European Crab Apple
Care of Hybrid Phlox and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant 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 European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.