- 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 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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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