Phlox paniculata 'Flame Pink Pop'
Phlox paniculata 'Flame Pink Pop' is a compact garden phlox prized for its vibrant pink flower clusters and exceptional mildew resistance. Blooming from midsummer into late summer it delivers bold color, attracts pollinators, and fits easily into smaller garden spaces without sacrificing impact.
Height & Spread: 15 - 18 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer to late summer
Light Requirements: Full sun to part sun
Soil Preference: Average moist well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during active growth
Deer Resistance: Moderately deer resistant
Native Status
This cultivar was selected from a species native to eastern North America. While 'Flame Pink Pop' is a cultivated variety, it retains many of the pollinator benefits associated with native garden phlox.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Attracts Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and other nectar seeking butterflies with its long lasting flower display.
Hummingbirds
- Hummingbirds visit the vibrant flower clusters regularly for nectar during the summer bloom period.
Bees
- Supports native bees and bumblebees which forage among the densely packed florets for nectar and pollen.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to promote healthy air circulation and allow the plants to develop a full rounded habit.
Landscape Placement
- Excellent for sunny borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and mixed perennial beds where its bright pink blooms create strong seasonal color.
Companion Plants
- Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Provides upright texture and seasonal color that contrasts beautifully with the rounded flower clusters.
- Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow Wild Berry' (Coneflower) - Extends summer color while attracting many of the same pollinators.
- Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass) - Adds strong vertical structure behind the compact phlox.
- Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint) - Produces soft lavender blue flowers that complement the bright pink blooms.
- Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan) - Creates a bold color combination and provides interest later in the season.