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
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-9
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
  
Oval to egg shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Root Division
  
Seedlings, Spores
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
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
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Myrtales
  
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.