Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
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
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.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
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
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
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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