Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
'Flatscreen Blush'
dwarf phlox
Soft, serene and full of charm, Phlox 'Flatscreen Blush' is the essence of gentle elegance in miniature form. This delightful dwarf phlox creates a tidy cushion of lush green foliage only 20cm tall, soon becoming smothered in generous clusters of pale pink blooms, each marked with a deeper rose-pink heart. The effect is fresh and uplifting, like a sunrise caught on petals. Perfect for containers, small borders or as a dainty path edging, Phlox 'Flatscreen Blush' brings a graceful note to every planting scheme. Despite its refined appearance, it’s wonderfully resilient and reliable—an easy companion that rewards even the busiest gardener with weeks of bloom.
From early summer through to late, Phlox 'Flatscreen Blush' offers a continuous flush of soft colour, loved by bees and butterflies alike. Its compact habit stays neat without any coaxing, making it an ideal choice for patios and courtyards where space is precious. A splash of silver foliage nearby will accentuate those delicate blush tones beautifully, or pair it with white violas and soft grasses for a dreamy, romantic palette. Phlox 'Flatscreen Blush' may be small, but it knows how to make a scene—elegant, effortless, and always in perfect balance.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Phlox paniculata 'Flatscreen Blush'
- Flower colour
- Soft pink
- Established height
- 15-25cm
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Clump-forming
Upright - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 12 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Clay
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Large containers
Borders
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Expert care from
choice to delivery
Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.