Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Africa, Madagascar
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta, Rose
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Grown for shade
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DOMBEYA wallichii
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Pinkball, Pink ball tree, Tropical hydrangea
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Pink Ball Tree
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Pink Ball Tree
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Pink Ball Tree
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Pink Ball Tree
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
Pink Ball Tree
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Pink Ball Tree
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Dombeja Wallicha
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Pink Ball Tree
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dombeyoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Ball Tree and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Pink Ball Tree and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ball Tree and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ball Tree season is Spring and Winter and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ball Tree is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Ball Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Pink Ball Tree and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Pink Ball Tree and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ball Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ball Tree and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Pink Ball Tree flower color: Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta and Rose
Pink Ball Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pink Ball Tree and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Pink Ball Tree and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ball Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Pink Ball Tree 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.