Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
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, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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, Plum
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
Paperbark tree
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Paperbark tree
In French
Phlox Hybrid
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
Paperbark tree
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Myrtaceae
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 Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hybrid Phlox and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Paperbark Tree
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.