Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Cold
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Ironbark
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Ironbark
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Ironbark
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Ironbark
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Ironbark
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
Ironbark
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Ironbark
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Ironbark
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Ironbark
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ironbark and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Ironbark and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Ironbark and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ironbark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Ironbark and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Ironbark and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Ironbark and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ironbark and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Ironbark and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.