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Winter Hardiness — Phlox paniculata

Phlox paniculata L.

A key trait for the suitability of Phlox paniculata for outdoor cultivation, determined on a five-point scale based on the percentage of plant survival after overwintering.

In the reference 13 varieties crop Garden phlox, where this is mentioned in the description.

The evaluation of winter hardiness in Phlox paniculata is conducted in the spring during the period of full shoot regrowth. The primary criteria are the percentage of surviving plants and the presence of delays in their vegetation relative to control samples. The use of a 5-point scale allows for the ranking of cultivars by degree of adaptability: the highest score is assigned when 95–100% of specimens survive, whereas a score of 2 indicates the death of more than half of the plants and their subsequent weak regrowth.

High winter hardiness indicators are due to the genetic resistance of Phlox cells to dehydration and intracellular water crystallization processes. For breeding and industrial introduction, the most promising cultivars are those with a score of 5, which do not require winter coverings, significantly reducing labor costs in crop cultivation. This trait is a priority when selecting an assortment for regions with severe climates, such as Western Siberia.

General information about the subject — on the page Winter hardiness.

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Varieties of Garden phlox mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Blind Lion

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van Leeuwen Jan

4 records

Aureole

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem, NL

3 records

Purple Kiss

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem, NL

3 records

Alexandra

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Geerlings-Meyer

3 records

Glamour Girl

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Walters Gardens Inc

3 records

Fondant Fancy

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem, NL

3 records

Tequila Sunrise

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem 2015 CS, NL

3 records

Tiara

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan

3 records

Appofalp

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van den Haak Jelle

4 records

Cosmopolitan

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem, NL

3 records

Larissa

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Geerlings-Meyer

2 records

Balsukalav

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kim Grace H.

2 records

Balsukalu

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kim Grace H.

2 records

Kolmagipa

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Peter Rudolf Kolster

2 records

Elisabeth

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Noordhuis Bart|Boyl, NL

2 records

Uptown Girl

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Hansen Hans A

2 records

Junior Fountain

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Vester Mart|Zwaanshoek, NL

2 records

Ditomfav

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Tonies Hubertus Josephus|Noordwijkerhout, NL

2 records

Pink Lady

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem 2015 CS, NL

2 records

Pure Feelings

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van Gaalen Rene|2286 KL Rijswijk, NL

2 records

Ditosnow

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Ditoplant Export B.V.

2 records

Krasen

Terminated

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kykavs`kyi Ihor Viktorovych, Horobets Vasyl Fedorovych,

UA
2 records

Dark Miracle

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Van Leeuwen Bloemen B.V.

1 record

Balsukafus

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Grace H Kim

1 record