29 Dec 2023

Phlox (Paniculata Grp) Sweet Summer Surprise

Flower scent	Unscented
Winter hardness	Good (USDA-zone 5, 6); Good (USDA-zone 5, 6)
Flower color	Purple-medium violet-N080A
Soil fertility	No special demands; No poor soils
Leaf, general shape	Lanceolate
Flower diameter	3 - 3,5 cm
Plant height	50 - 60 cm; 50 - 60 cm; 60 - 70 cm; 70 - 80 cm
Flower length/hight	2 - 2,5 cm
Inflorescence	Raceme
Flowering month(s)	May; June; July; July; August; August; September; September
Leaf size	10 - 15 cm
Light conditions	Sunny; Sunny; Semi-shades; Semi-shades
Leaf, main color	Dark green
Flower color distribution	Bicolored; Feathered
Flower, secondary color(s)	White-white-NN155D
Moisture requirements	Moist; Moist; Normal
Soil type	Humus rich; Humus rich; Peaty; Clayish; Sandy

Phlox (Paniculata Grp) Sweet Summer Surprise is a delightful flower that brings a burst of color to any garden. With its beautiful purple-medium violet flowers and lanceolate-shaped leaves, this plant is a sight to behold. The flowers, although unscented, make up for it with their stunning beauty.

One of the key features of Sweet Summer Surprise is its ability to withstand harsh winter conditions. With a good winter hardness rating in USDA zones 5 and 6, this plant can endure the cold temperatures and come back even stronger in the spring.

This phlox variety has no special demands when it comes to soil fertility. It can thrive in any type of soil, as long as it's not poor. Whether you have clayish, sandy, humus rich, or peaty soil, Sweet Summer Surprise will be able to adapt and grow.

The plant itself reaches a height of 50-80 cm, depending on the specific variety. The flowers have a diameter of 3-3.5 cm and a length of 2-2.5 cm. They are arranged in raceme inflorescences, creating a beautiful display of colors during the flowering months of May through September.

Sweet Summer Surprise can tolerate different light conditions, including full sun and semi-shades. This makes it a versatile plant that you can place in various areas of your garden.

The dark green color of the leaves adds to the overall appeal of this phlox variety. The leaves have a size of 10-15 cm, providing a lush backdrop for the vibrant flowers.

One interesting feature of Sweet Summer Surprise is its bicolored flower color distribution. The flowers have purple-medium violet petals with feathered white secondary colors. This combination creates a striking contrast that is sure to catch the eye of anyone passing by.

When it comes to moisture requirements, Sweet Summer Surprise prefers moist to normal conditions. It can tolerate some dryness, but it's best to keep the soil adequately watered to ensure healthy growth.

Overall, Phlox (Paniculata Grp) Sweet Summer Surprise is a versatile and visually appealing plant that will add beauty and charm to any garden. With its hardiness, adaptability to different soil types, and stunning flowers, this variety is a must-have for any flower enthusiast.

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