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Phlox p. 'Dream Girl' PPAF - (25) bare root clumps
GARDEN GIRLS® Collection
Phlox paniculata 'Dream Girl' is a dream come true for gardeners seeking beauty, resilience, and long-lasting blooms. This captivating variety of tall garden phlox, part of the acclaimed Garden Girls series, is a standout performer that will elevate any garden with its dreamy lavender-pink flowers and exceptional disease resistance.
A Beauty that Endures 'Dream Girl' emerges from a lineage of excellence. Its predecessor, 'Glamour Girl', set the standard for disease resistance and stunning floral displays. Now, 'Dream Girl' and her fellow Garden Girls continue that legacy, offering improved mildew resistance and reblooming capabilities. These varieties have been rigorously tested in hot, humid conditions, proving their ability to maintain their vibrant colors and healthy foliage well into fall.
A Vision in Lavender-Pink Imagine a profusion of soft lavender-pink flowers, each adorned with a contrasting white eye, creating a delicate and eye-catching spectacle. 'Dream Girl's' blooms are not only beautiful but also fragrant, releasing a light, pleasant scent that adds another layer of enjoyment to your garden.
Blooming Beyond Expectations While 'Dream Girl' may be slightly later to bloom than other tall garden phlox, it more than makes up for it with its exceptional reblooming ability. Enjoy multiple flushes of flowers throughout the summer, extending the beauty and allure of this remarkable plant.
A Haven for Pollinators 'Dream Girl's' nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for pollinators. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees will flock to your garden, adding life and movement to the landscape. By planting 'Dream Girl', you are not only enhancing your garden's beauty but also contributing to the health of the local ecosystem.
Effortless Elegance Despite its exceptional beauty and performance, 'Dream Girl' is surprisingly easy to care for. Plant it in full sun and provide well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly, especially during hot, dry periods, and deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming and prevent self-seeding. With minimal effort, you can enjoy a stunning display of color and fragrance throughout the summer months. Phlox paniculata 'Dream Girl' is a testament to the beauty and resilience of nature. With its captivating blooms, exceptional disease resistance, and effortless elegance, this captivating perennial is truly a dream come true for any gardener.
- Dreamy lavender-pink flowers: Soft lavender-pink petals with a contrasting white eye.
- Vigorous growth: Strong, upright habit with dense, vase-shaped foliage.
- Excellent mildew resistance: Maintains healthy foliage even in humid conditions.
- Reblooming: Enjoy multiple flushes of flowers throughout the summer.
- Fragrant: Delicate, pleasant fragrance adds to the sensory experience.
- Attracts pollinators: A valuable addition to any pollinator garden.
- Hardiness Zones: 3-8
- Height: 30-36 inches
- Spread: 20-24 inches
- Flower Color: Purple shades
- Foliage Color: Green shades
- Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
- Water Requirements: Average Water Needs
- Soil Quality: Average Soil Quality to Fertile Soil Quality
- Soil Chemistry: Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
- Bloomtime: Midsummer, Late Summer, Rebloomer, Long Blooming
- Attracts Wings: Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Border Plant, Cut Flower, Fragrant Flowers, Mass Planting
- Origin: Native to North America
Phlox paniculata 'Dream Girl' is a dreamy and reliable perennial that will capture your heart with its beautiful lavender-pink flowers and exceptional garden performance. It is a standout variety in the Proven Winners GARDEN GIRLS® series, known for its mildew resistance, reblooming ability, and vigorous growth. Here is a closer look at what makes 'Dream Girl' so special, along with essential information for successful cultivation:
What Makes 'Dream Girl' Special:
- Dreamy Lavender-Pink Flowers: 'Dream Girl' features large clusters of soft lavender-pink flowers with a crisp white eye. The delicate color combination and charming flower form create a beautiful display that adds a touch of romance to the garden.
- Vigorous and Upright Habit: It has a strong, upright habit with a dense, vase-shaped form. This makes it a great choice for adding vertical interest to the garden and ensures that the flowers are held proudly above the foliage.
- Excellent Mildew Resistance: Unlike some older varieties of garden phlox that are susceptible to powdery mildew, 'Dream Girl' exhibits excellent mildew resistance, ensuring healthy foliage and a long-lasting display of blooms.
- Reblooming: 'Dream Girl' is a rebloomer, meaning it will produce multiple flushes of flowers throughout the summer, extending the season of color in your garden.
- Fragrant: The flowers have a light, pleasant fragrance that adds another layer of enjoyment to your garden.
- Attracts Pollinators: The nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for pollinators, including butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees.
- Easy Care: Phlox paniculata is generally low-maintenance and easy to care for, requiring minimal attention once established.
Description:
- Type: Herbaceous perennial
- Hardiness Zones: 3-8
- Height & Spread: 30-36 inches tall and 20-24 inches wide
- Bloom Time: Midsummer to late summer, reblooming
- Flower Color: Lavender-pink with a white eye
- Foliage: Dark green, mildew resistant
Native Habitat:
- Phlox paniculata, commonly known as tall garden phlox, is native to the eastern United States, where it typically grows in moist woods and along stream banks.
Landscaping Design Tips:
- Borders: Its vertical growth habit makes it a great addition to the middle or back of borders, adding height and visual interest.
- Cottage Gardens: The soft pink hues and charming flowers blend beautifully in cottage-style gardens.
- Pollinator Gardens: Its attractiveness to pollinators makes it a valuable addition to any pollinator garden.
- Cut Flower Gardens: The long-lasting blooms make excellent cut flowers for arrangements.
- Companion Planting: Combine it with other perennials that complement its pink flowers and bloom time, such as purple coneflowers (Echinacea), Russian sage (Perovskia), or ornamental grasses.
Planting and Care:
- Planting:
- Plant in spring or fall.
- Choose a location with full sun to partial shade (full sun is best for flowering).
- Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil.
- Space plants about 24-36 inches apart.
- Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball.
- Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the crown is level with the ground.
- Fill the hole with soil and firm gently.
- Water thoroughly after planting.
- Care:
- Water regularly, especially during hot, dry periods.
- Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flower clusters to encourage reblooming.
- Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.
With its beautiful flowers, exceptional garden performance, and easy-care nature, Phlox paniculata 'Dream Girl' is truly a dream come true for any gardener. By following these planting and care tips, you can enjoy its beauty and attract pollinators to your yard for years to come.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
