Flame Pro Cerise Garden Phlox (Plox paniculata 'Flame Pro Cerise')is a beautiful compact perennial prized for its vibrant cerise-pink flowers, dense flower clusters, and long summer blooming season. Its brilliant pink blooms provide a striking display of color while its naturally upright, bushy habit makes it an excellent addition to perennial borders, mixed landscape beds, and pollinator gardens.
Beginning in early to midsummer, Flame Pro Cerise produces abundant clusters of richly colored flowers that rise above attractive green foliage. Its compact growth habit provides the classic beauty of traditional garden phlox in a smaller, more manageable size, making it especially useful for foundation plantings, smaller gardens, and mass plantings.
Flame Pro Cerise is particularly attractive in cottage gardens, traditional landscapes, and colorful perennial borders. Its fragrant flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, while its vibrant color pairs beautifully with blue, purple, white, and silver-foliaged plants.
More About Flame Pro Cerise Garden Phlox
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Herbaceous Perennial
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Compact, Upright Growth Habit
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Vibrant Cerise-Pink Flowers
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Large, Dense Flower Clusters
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Long Summer Bloom Period
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Fragrant Flowers
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Pollinator Friendly
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Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
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Excellent for Mass Plantings
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Suitable for Smaller Landscapes
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Perennial Border, Mixed Bed, Cottage Garden, Pollinator Garden, Accent
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Excellent Summer Color
Height: 14–18 Inches
Spread: 12–18 Inches
Hardiness Zone: 4–8
Characteristics
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
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Season of Interest: Summer into Early Fall
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Soil Moisture: Average to Moist, Well Draining
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Attributes: Compact, Flowering, Fragrant, Pollinator Friendly
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Foliage Color: Green
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Flower Color: Cerise Pink
Care & Maintenance Tips
Planting:
Plant in full sun to part sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Flame Pro Cerise performs best with good air circulation and consistent soil moisture. Avoid overcrowding plants, as proper spacing helps reduce the risk of powdery mildew.
Watering:
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, maintain moderate soil moisture, particularly during periods of summer heat and active flowering. Water at the base of the plant when possible to keep foliage dry.
Fertilizing:
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins. Adding compost or other organic matter can help improve soil fertility and moisture retention.
Pruning:
Remove spent flower clusters throughout summer to encourage additional blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. After frost, cut stems back near ground level or leave them standing until early spring before removing old growth.
Disease Prevention:
Garden phlox can be susceptible to powdery mildew, particularly in humid conditions. Provide adequate spacing, good air circulation, and avoid prolonged overhead watering to help maintain healthy foliage.
