Phlox Bright Eye (also known as Garden Phlox or Summer Phlox) is a cultivar of Phlox Paniculata that is native to eastern North America. This perennial plant has an upright habit, reaching 24-30 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide. Bright Eye does well in full sun and has good resistance to powdery mildew. Its light pink flowers have a crimson center and bloom July-September. Try
Phlox Peacock Cherry Red
for more intense color; or pair the two for an overall extended bloom time, as Peacock Cherry Red blooms slightly earlier. Phlox is most commonly used in perennial borders and medium containers. Bright Eye pairs well in borders or mixed containers with
Leucanthemum Lucille Grace,
Agastache Blue Boa,
Coneflower, and Crocosmia Masoniorum.
Bright Eye Selling Tips
Sell Bright Eye to your customers who are looking for a colorful addition to their perennial border or mixed containers. Bright Eye has many benefits to offer. It is more resistant to powdery mildew than the species and attracts pollinators. It blooms July-September with clusters of small pink flowers with crimson centers. This plant makes a lovely addition to the middle of borders, or as a pop of color at the center of mixed containers. For a more low-maintenance spreading variety, try Phlox Chattahoochee.
Coach your customer:
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil 15 inches apart or in 2-gallon or larger containers.
Deadhead to encourage continued blooming. Cut to base in fall and remove all spent plant parts from the garden. Divide plants every 2-3 years to keep the plant healthy and producing.
Powdery mildew and spider mites will be the biggest problems you run into with Phlox. Powdery mildew is especially troublesome in warm, humid climates. Take preventative measures by maintaining air circulation around the plant, using well-drained soil, and not overwatering. If powdery mildew sets in, remove any affected plant parts immediately.
Mulch after planting. Fertilize once in spring.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Bright Eye use well-drained soil in full sun with 100-150 ppm and a pH of 6.0-6.5. Plant one starter plant per 4-inch container. We recommend spacing containers 5-7 inches apart to allow for sufficient airflow. You may see spidermites, stem eelworm, phlox plant bug, or stalk borer moth. Powdery mildew is the biggest concern with phlox, although this cultivar is resistant.
Flowering
Bright Eye flowers July-September. Deadhead flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Pinching
This plant does not require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers 5-7 inches apart for airflow. Larger containers will need more spacing to maintain proper light penetration and airflow.
Height Control
Bright Eye does not need chemical growth regulators.
Pests
You may see stem eelworm, spider mites, the phlox plant bug, and stalk borer moths. Spider mites are the most troublesome pest for Phlox.
Disease
Powdery mildew is the major disease issue with Phlox. This cultivar is resistant, but take the following precautions for prevention. Water plants at the base in the morning so they can dry out before nightfall. Space plants to allow for sufficient airflow; horizontal airflow fans are also effective at preventing outbreaks. You may also try spraying Strike, Systhane (Eagle), Pipron, Terraguard, Heritage, or others to prevent powdery mildew.
Planting Bright Eye Liners
We recommend planting 1 starter plant per 4-inch pot. Use a well-drained soil in your containers and plant your starter plants deep, allowing the ellepot to be completely covered by the soil.
Water plants at the base in the morning so they can dry out before nightfall.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Phlox Bright Eye Quick Reference Guide
10 Inch crop time
10-12 Weeks
Bloom Period
Spring, Summer
Color
Light Pink, Crimson
Habit
Upright
Height
24-30 Inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
60
Perennial Zone
4-8
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
No
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