Paniculata Bambini Primadonna, also known as Garden Phlox or Phlox Paniculata, is a perennial flowering plant native to North America. Concept Plants developed this variety for its disease resistance and compact growth. It offers an upright habit of 10" tall and wide, with bright pink flowers blooming from early summer to fall. This plant attracts pollinators, flourishing in containers, combinations, mass plantings, and landscape borders with little more than a sunny or partly sunny location and regular water. Perennial in zone 4-9, Paniculata Bambini Primadonna is an obvious low-maintenance addition to the landscape for any homeowner. For a spreading variety to use as a groundcover, try Phlox Goldiphlox Pink.
Paniculata Bambini Primadonna Selling Tips
Sell Paniculata Bambini Primadonna to customers looking for a low-maintenance perennial for containers and landscape borders. This plant offers many benefits, including fragrant flowers and an upright habit. Garden Phlox provides a stunning show of color from early summer to fall, flourishing in full or partial sun with nothing more than regular water. This variety has superior mildew tolerance. Create an attractive landscape by growing this plant with Penstemon, Echinacea, Leucanthemum, Veronica, Daylily, and Peony.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 10" apart in well-drained soil in a sunny location.
2. Water once a week or less often in rainy weather and more often in drought.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Paniculata Bambini Primadonna, plant one rooted liner per 4- or 6-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5, EC of 1.5-2.1 mS/cm (SME), and light feed (100-175 ppm N). This plant is day-neutral, requires 4-8 weeks of bulking, and benefits from 6-15 weeks of vernalization at 35-41 degrees to improve uniformity and increase branching. After vernalizing, use average daily temperatures of 59-76 and light at 5,000-9,000 fc. Pinch once, and don't use PGRs. You may see whiteflies, and powdery mildew can develop.
Flowering
Bright pink flowers bloom from early summer to fall.
Pinching
Pinch once.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base and foliage of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level of each container.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see whiteflies.
Disease
Powdery mildew is the primary disease issue with Phlox. Root rot and Botrytis can also develop in overlly wet conditions. 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. Use a spray of Strike, Systhane (Eagle), Pipron, Terraguard, or Heritage to prevent powdery mildew.
Planting Paniculata Bambini Primadonna Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4- or 6-inch container. Use a well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container.
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 Paniculata Bambini Primadonna Quick Reference Guide
| 4 Inch crop time | 7-9 Weeks |
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| Bloom Period | Fall, Summer |
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| Color | Pink |
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| Habit | Compact, Upright |
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| Height | 10 inches |
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| Light | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 40 |
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| Perennial Zone | Zones 4-9 |
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| Water Needs | Moderate |
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| Patented Plant | yes |
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