Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
Wintersweet
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Wintersweet
In French
Phlox Hybrid
Wintersweet
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
wintersweet
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
wintersweet
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Wintersweet
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
Wintersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Not Available
Family
Polemoniaceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Wintersweet
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wintersweet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hybrid Phlox and Wintersweet Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Wintersweet are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Wintersweet
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Wintersweet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.