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<h4>You're browser does not support iFrames - here is an exerpt of the content</h4> <a href="http://gardenerstips.co.uk/blog/flowers/scented-phlox/">Click here to read the article in full</a> <p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/3747117238_4bd1504313.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="362" /></p> <p>What is the flower that groups of people and sheep all go to look at? Well it has to be Phlox and in this case the <a title="perennial" href="http://gardenersvoice.com/category/perennial/">perennial</a> Phlox paniculata.</p> <p><strong>Top Variety Tips</strong></p> <ul> <li>Only 3 feet tall but the pure white Phlox of Mount Fuji earns its AGM. the flaring petals open out from twisted buds to form clusters of flat white scented <a title="flowers" href="http://gardenersvoice.com/category/flowers/">flowers</a>.</li> <li>Another AGM winner is Bright Eyes with pale pink flowers having a deeper red centre. The <a title="foliage" href="http://gardenersvoice.com/category/foliage/">foliage</a> may take on the red tinge during summer and it grows to about 4 feet tall.</li> <li>Phlox paniculata ‘Dodo Hanbury-Forbes’ AGM just for its name or Blue Ice or Blue Paradise to balance up the colour scheme.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Other Phlox Tips</strong></p> <ul> <li>Phlox are easy to grow but some varieties may suffer from mildew. Bright Eyes is resistant.</li> <li>Phlox paniculata are a clump forming member of the Phlox family.</li> <li>Cut down the old stems in winter and give the plants a mulch.</li> <li>Phlox will flower in some shade but prefer and smell best in full sun.</li> <li>Phlox Tiara is a new double white flower</li> </ul> <div style="display: none">VN:F [1.6.3_896]</div><div class="ratingblock"><div class="ratingblock "><div class="ratingheader ">Rate this Article</div><div class="ratingstars "><div id="article_rater_89" class="ratepost gdsr-soft gdsr-size-24"><div class="starsbar gdsr-size-24"><div class="gdouter gdheight"><div id="gdr_vote_a89" style="width: 0px;" class="gdinner gdheight"></div><div id="gdr_stars_a89" class="gdsr_rating_as"><a id="gdsrX89X5X0XaXarticle_rater_89Xarticle_loader_89X10X24" title="5 / 5" class="s5" rel="nofollow"></a><a id="gdsrX89X4X0XaXarticle_rater_89Xarticle_loader_89X10X24" title="4 / 5" class="s4" rel="nofollow"></a><a id="gdsrX89X3X0XaXarticle_rater_89Xarticle_loader_89X10X24" title="3 / 5" class="s3" rel="nofollow"></a><a id="gdsrX89X2X0XaXarticle_rater_89Xarticle_loader_89X10X24" title="2 / 5" class="s2" rel="nofollow"></a><a id="gdsrX89X1X0XaXarticle_rater_89Xarticle_loader_89X10X24" title="1 / 5" class="s1" rel="nofollow"></a></div></div></div></div><div id="article_loader_89" style="display: none; width: 120px; " class="ratingloader article"><div class="loader flower " style="height: 24px"><div class="loaderinner" style="padding-top: 2px">please wait...</div></div></div></div><div class="ratingtext "><div id="gdr_text_a89">Rating: 0.0/<strong>5</strong> (0 votes cast)</div></div></div></div>
