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- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 6 - 12 Inches
- Mature Spread 6 - 12 Inches
- Growing Zones 10 - 11
- Use As A Filler In Containers
Phlox is a mainstay of many gardens, thanks to the long-lasting delicate flowers. The tiny purple flowers feature a yellow eye and will first emerge in the spring. The plant will continuously bloom until the fall, ensuring a long growing season of blooms. The Safari™ Sky South African Phlox will grow as a perennial in USDA zones 10 and 11 and is an annual in other zones.
The Safari™ Sky South African Phlox has small green leaves that complement the lavender flowers, giving this mounding plant a full and lush look. This variety of Phlox is a type of Jamesbrittenia, and it balances the beauty of long-lasting flowers with minimal care. This plant will thrive in most applications, including borders, landscape, mass plantings, and containers.
Safari™ Sky South African Phlox Plant Care
As a native plant to South Africa, the Safari™ Sky South African Phlox is drought tolerant, making it well suited to the high temperatures of summer. Despite being drought-tolerant, the Phlox has average water needs. Water when the top few inches of the soil are dry. The plant is not very fussy about the soil as long as it is well-draining. The Safari™ Sky South African Phlox can live in acidic, alkaline, or neutral soil. Find an area that gets 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day to support healthy growth.
Fed Phlox during the spring. Landscape plantings will need a second feeding midsummer to maintain vibrant blooms while container-grown Phlox need to be fed more often, and fertilizing every other month will promote new growth and blooms. It may not always be necessary, but cut back any overgrowth around midsummer to keep the plant healthy and blooming.
Safari™ Sky South African Phlox Plant Spacing
Phlox are mounding plants, making them great for containers. Usually, 3 to 5 plants can comfortably live in a 12-inch container. The Safari™ Sky South African Phlox should reach 6 to 12 inches in height and spread out 12 to 24 inches. Space Phlox about 6 to 10 inches apart when planting, so the plants have room to grow.
Safari™ Sky 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: 12 - 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 6 - 10 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Purple, White |
| Flower Description: Sky Blue With A White Center |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Frost |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Safari™ Sky South African Phlox |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Jamesbrittenia hybrid USPP, Can PBRAF |
- SKU:
- JAMSSP
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 Know 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 Know 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 Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 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 Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know 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 Know 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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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.