The phlox paniculata ‘Nicky’ is an elegant and much-loved perennial for its intense summer bloom and its light fragrance. Its dark purple flowers with crimson highlights create a rich and deep contrast in sunny beds and borders.
Very hardy and easy to care for, this phlox forms an upright and vigorous clump. It prefers rich, cool, well-drained soil, as well as full sun exposure, promoting abundant flowering and good disease resistance.
Highly attractive to pollinators and excellent as cut flowers, phlox 'Nicky' is an ideal choice for adding depth and elegance to the garden all summer long.
Botanical name: Phlox paniculata ‘Nicky’
Type: Perennial plant
Flowering: July to September
Color: Dark purple
Height: 70 to 90 cm
Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Moderate
Soil: Rich, cool and well-drained
Hardiness: Zone 3
Assets: Abundant flowering, lightly fragrant, attracts pollinators
The phlox paniculata ‘Nicky’ is perfect for those looking for a floriferous, elegant and long-lasting perennial, ideal for Quebec gardens.