Phlox care
Phlox is the cottage-garden cluster — domed heads of small, sweetly scented flowers on an upright stem. It brings softness, fragrance and an old-fashioned charm, the kind of flower that reads as gathered from a country border.
Season
June–September
Vase life
Medium
Sourcing
Direct from growers
Difficulty
Easy
How to care for them
Re-cut each stem at a sharp angle. Strip the lower leaves, which spoil the water quickly. Cool clean water in a clean vase. Phlox drinks well, so keep the reservoir topped up.
Refresh the water every two days — phlox foliage clouds the water faster than most. Pinch off individual florets as they finish; the heads open in sequence. Keep cool and out of direct sun.
If a head droops, re-cut the stem and refresh the water. Phlox responds well to a clean cut and fresh cool water, usually reviving within an hour or two.
Common questions
A medium display — several days with cool clean water and regular refreshes. Stripping the lower foliage and changing the water often makes a real difference. Every order carries our Stem freshness promise.
Yes — a sweet, soft fragrance, strongest in the evening. It is one of the reasons phlox earns a place in scented and cottage-garden bouquets, alongside its soft domed heads.
White, soft pink, deep pink, lavender, purple and red, often with a contrasting eye at the centre of each floret. The whites and soft pinks are the most requested for romantic, natural arrangements.
Phlox is at its best through the summer, roughly June to September. We source direct from growers to carry the strongest stems through the season.
Phlox foliage breaks down in water faster than most stems. Strip every leaf below the waterline before arranging, and refresh the water every couple of days to keep it clear and the stems drinking.
Softness, scent and an old-fashioned, gathered look. Its domed clusters fill an arrangement with gentle colour and fragrance, a favourite for natural and cottage-garden styles.
Garden phlox is not listed as toxic to cats or dogs. As with any cut flower, do not encourage pets to chew the stems, but the flower itself is considered safe.
Pairs beautifully with
