Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oval to egg shaped
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
जरुल
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Königinblume
In French
Phlox Hybrid
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
Banabá Plant
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Phlox
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Pride of India
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Hybrid Phlox and Pride of India Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Pride of India are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Pride of India
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.