- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 6 - 12 Inches
- Mature Spread 1 - 2 Feet
- Growing Zones 10 - 11
- Use As A Filler In Containers
Stunning color and hardy summer performance make the Safari® Dusk™ South African Phlox or Jamesbrittenia hybrid a showy addition to a landscape. This prolific plant blooms from spring through the first frost, providing consistent color. Each flower features five petals with a notch on the end for subtle detail. Orange and golden yellow eyes stand out, while dark purple accents contrast the lavender petals. Deeply lobed leaves are medium green and add a feathery texture.
This South African native is heat tolerant and will continue to look amazing and vibrant while experiencing the heat and humidity of summer. The low, spreading growth habit makes this African Phlox a good choice for the front of a mixed bed or as a container filler. This Phlox is a great choice to transition a springtime bed into a dense summer planting after the early season plants fade.
Safari® Dusk™ South African Phlox Care
Plant Safari® Dusk™ South African Phlox in part sun to full sun. This plant is drought tolerant, but needs water during a dry period to support continuous blooms. It prefers a rich, moist, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. Rich soil is often enough to support growth, but apply a layer of organic mulch to give the plants a nutritional boost and retain moisture.
Deadheading will maintain a tidy appearance but isn’t strictly necessary for the Safari® Dusk™ South African Phlox. Remove dead or damaged growth as needed.
Safari® Dusk™ South African Phlox Spacing
The short form of the Safari® Dusk™ South African Phlox reaches 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches. Stems can trail up to 8 inches. Space plants 12 inches apart to create a full planting or feature two plants in a 12-inch container.
Safari® Dusk™ South African Phlox Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 - 11 |
| Plant Type: Annuals |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 6 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 1 - 2 Feet |
| Spacing: 1 - 2 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Green |
| Flower Description: Green Shades |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Winter |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest, Winter Interest, 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers |
| Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Safari® Dusk™ South African Phlox |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Jamesbrittenia hybrid |
- SKU:
- JAMSKP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations