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Transform Your Garden with Scented Phlox paniculata 'Laura'

Phlox paniculata 'Laura' is a classic herbaceous perennial prized for its generous clusters of fragrant purple blooms and robust garden performance. Part of the phlox family, this variety is renowned for its sweet scent and vibrant colour, making it a standout choice for UK gardens.

Why Choose 'Laura'?

• Long-Lasting Colour: Enjoy dense heads of purple flowers from July to September, providing months of interest.
• Wildlife Magnet: Bees and butterflies flock to the nectar-rich blooms, boosting your garden's ecosystem.
• Lush Green Backdrop: Even when not flowering, its deep green foliage adds texture and structure to borders.

Growing Guide

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or autumn while soil is moist.
• Location: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade; ideal for mixed borders, cottage gardens, or wildlife areas.
• Soil Requirements: Grows well in fertile, moist but well-drained soil; appreciates organic matter worked into the planting site.
• Mature Size: Reaches up to 90cm in height and spread—space plants about 40-50cm apart for optimal airflow.

Caring for Your Phlox

• Watering: Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first growing season.
• Feeding: Apply a general-purpose fertiliser in early spring to encourage strong growth and flowering.
• Pruning: Deadhead faded blooms to prolong flowering; cut back stems after flowering finishes in autumn.
• Disease Resistance: Good resistance to mildew if planted with space for air circulation.

Design Ideas & Companions

• 'Laura' pairs beautifully with other perennials such as Echinacea, Rudbeckia, and ornamental grasses.
• Create a pollinator-friendly border by mixing with lavender or salvia for extended seasonal colour.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The best times are spring or autumn when soil is moist and workable.
• How quickly does it establish?
  'Laura' establishes within its first growing season and will flower from the first summer onward if planted early enough.
• What care does it need through the year?
  This phlox needs regular watering during dry periods, deadheading after blooms fade, and an annual mulch or feed each spring for best results.