Phlox Bedazzled Pink PP 32063 Dennstaedtia By crossing the florist Polianthes

By crossing the florist Polianthes tuberosa with the hardier Mexican Polianthes howardii

deep blue foliage

which is a lovely cherry-red instead of the typical pink

orchid-like flowers with a flush of purple on the lip

Phlox Bedazzled Pink PP 32063 Dennstaedtia By crossing the florist PolianthesPhlox 'Bedazzled Pink' is the second in the early flowering Bedazzled series of Phlox bifida hybrids from Walters Gardens. Phlox 'Bedazzled Pink' starts flowering for us in mid winter, but several weeks later than Phlox 'Bedazzled Lavender', although it also hits its peak in late March Early April. Expect a 4" tall x 2' wide evergreen clump after two years. Good drainage is important for this drought tolerant native perennial.