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Hardy perennial
Polemoniaceae
Perennials
Phlox 'Glamour Girl'
Phlox
Phlox 'Glamour Girl': 80 cm high and 60 cm wide, sun to partial shade. Pink, coral flowers in June-August. Zone 3; choose soil compatible with its moisture needs.
- Exposure
- Sun to partial shade
- Life cycle
- Hardy perennial
- Hardiness
- Zone 3
Discover the plant
Common namePhlox 'Glamour Girl'
FamilyPolemoniaceae
GenusPhlox
CultivarGlamour Girl
TypeHardy perennial
Botanical namePhlox
Phlox ‘Glamour Girl’ (Phlox ‘Glamour Girl’) brings a palette of pink and coral to the garden. The foliage has shades of green, to be showcased among different textures. The usual flowering period is June-August. Its size of 80 cm by 60 cm reserves a place for it in the middle of flowerbeds and group plantings, without forgetting the space of its neighbours. A new flush of flowers is possible if the plant's vigour and seasonal conditions allow it.
In terms of cultivation, Phlox ‘Glamour Girl’ appreciates full sun to partial shade; the recommended soil is well-drained garden soil, retaining moderate moisture during establishment. Support the rooting of Phlox ‘Glamour Girl’ with deep watering, then check the moisture before watering again. Adjust the frequency to rain and heat; avoid small daily additions to already moist soil. A spacing of approximately 60 cm between centers is a starting point, to be adjusted to observed vigour. The indicated hardiness zone is zone 3, to be assessed according to your garden's conditions.
Throughout the seasons, Phlox ‘Glamour Girl’ benefits from timely care: remove diseased portions and avoid piling debris in the center of the clumps. Sufficient space between phlox helps the foliage to dry; direct water towards the soil rather than onto the leaves. For combinations, consider daylilies, coneflowers, and campanulas in varieties with similar needs. The flowering (June-August) and spread of 60 cm will serve as markers for distributing other plants around this plant.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Spacing / density
23.62 inches
Best planting time
Spring after the thaw or early autumn, allowing time for the roots to settle before the severe cold.
Propagation
Division of clumps; root cuttings; stem cuttings. Sowing does not guarantee the fidelity of a named cultivar.
Growing method
Phlox ‘Glamour Girl’: Spring after the thaw or early fall, allowing the roots time to establish before the severe cold. Support the rooting of Phlox ‘Glamour Girl’ with deep waterings, then check the moisture before watering again. Adjust the frequency according to rain and heat; avoid small daily waterings on soil that is already moist. Sufficient space between the phlox helps the foliage dry; direct water towards the soil rather than on the leaves.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
Acidic to neutral to alkaline; general indication of botanical group
Care level
Routine maintenance
Watering
Help Phlox 'Glamour Girl' establish itself with deep waterings, then check the moisture level before watering again. Adjust the frequency according to rainfall and heat; avoid small daily waterings on already moist soil.
Soil type
Drained garden soil, retaining moderate moisture during installation
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Moisture
Moderate humidity; water according to the actual state of the root ball
Seasonal care
Phlox ‘Glamour Girl’: remove diseased portions and avoid piling debris in the center of the clumps. During its flowering period (June-August), also monitor damaged stems and neighboring plants that could shade the clump.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
Stable and perforated container, significantly wider than the root ball; dimensions to be adapted to the sold format and adult development.
To grow Phlox ‘Glamour Girl’ in a container, choose a stable pot with drainage holes, suitable for the root ball and its future spread (60 cm). Water must drain freely after each watering; check the root ball more often than if it were planted in the ground. Plan for container protection in winter depending on your climate.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
32 inches (81.5 cm)
Width / spread
24 inches (61 cm)
Flower color
Pink
Foliage color
Green
Growth rate
Fast
Growth habit
Erected
Fragrance
Undocumented for this selection
Bloom period
June-August
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Companion plants to consider for Phlox ‘Glamour Girl’: daylilies, coneflowers, bellflowers. Choose varieties that tolerate sun to partial shade and comparable moisture; allow each clump its adult space.
Plants to avoid
Around Phlox 'Glamour Girl', be sure to avoid any neighbors that would cover its leaves or strongly compete with its root ball. Compatibility in terms of light, water, and spread takes precedence over a list of so-called enemy plants.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
Where to plant Phlox ‘Glamour Girl’?
Provide sun to partial shade and suitable soil (well-drained garden soil, retaining moderate moisture during establishment). Sufficient spacing between phlox helps the foliage dry; direct water to the soil rather than on the leaves.
Where should I plant Phlox 'Glamour Girl'?
Expect a mature height of approximately 80 cm and a width of 60 cm. Plant approximately 60 cm apart, center to center, adjusting to the actual clump development. This size is suitable for use in the middle of borders and for group plantings.
When does Phlox 'Glamour Girl' bloom?
The indicated period is June-August. The flower palette is pink, coral. The exact date and duration depend on the climate, the season, and when the plant was installed.
How to water and care for Phlox 'Glamour Girl'?
Support the establishment of Phlox ‘Glamour Girl’ with deep watering, then check the moisture before watering again. Adjust the frequency according to rain and heat; avoid small daily waterings on soil that is already moist. Remove diseased parts and avoid piling debris in the center of the clumps.
Can Phlox 'Glamour Girl' be grown in a pot?
To try Phlox 'Glamour Girl' in a container, choose a stable pot with drainage holes, suitable for the root ball and its future spread (60 cm). Water must drain freely after each watering; check the root ball more often than if it were planted in the ground. Plan to protect the container in winter depending on your climate.
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