Red Riding Hood Tall Garden Phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Red Riding Hood'
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| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Red Riding Hood Tall Garden Phlox highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones
Bold cherry-red and no big bad wolf! Order the Red Riding Hood Tall Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Red Riding Hood') for a dramatically improved Phlox color that will knock your socks off! The wildly showy panicles are packed with flouncy petalled florets, held high on strong stems with lush deep green leaves as a backdrop to the blooms or as a backdrop to other garden plants in the sun!
The super-saturated color is like a beacon to Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and curious onlookers wondering what that deep red flower is throughout your summer garden borders! A gorgeous cut flower, your indoor vase bouquets will become passionate displays!
Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8, Red Riding Hood grows 18-24 tall when in bloom, and the politely spreading clumps can spread to 12-18 inches wide at maturity, but can form small perennial colonies that fill your garden beds with their beauty each year!
Landscape Application:
Tall, elegant, and dramatically colorful beacons, the Red Riding Hood Garden Phlox is an old-fashioned classic bed and border plant! Garden Phlox is a must-have for the middle of the mixed perennial border and adds expressive pops of color throughout the Cottage Garden! Forming tidy clumps, the vibrant blooms are phenomenal additions to Pollinator borders and Sun gardens.
These are easy-care plants and require very little upkeep, so don't be afraid to plant en masse and create woodland or wildflower plantings without much worry that deer will devour them! Even if you don't have a lot of room, Tall Garden Phlox are brilliant thrillers in containers and sun garden planters! Perfect for the balcony gardener and patio container garden!
These are wonderfully scented plants for your Children's Garden, Cutting Garden, and Cottage borders! Keep the Fairy tale theme going by planting Red Riding Hood Phlox with Red Riding Hood Penstemon, Easy Elegance® Mystic Fairy® Shrub Rose, Fairy Tale Pink Daylily, and Fantasy Yellow Allium.
- Cherry Red Scented Saturated Blooms
- Lush Dark Green Foliage & Tall Strong Stems
- Long Summer Bloom Time
- Attracts Butterflies & Hummingbirds
- Gorgeous Cut Flowers
- Cottage Border, Wildflower Gardens, Mass Plantings & Containers
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Tall Garden Phlox are best planted in full sun in cool zones but appreciate partial shade and afternoon protection in hotter climates. These herbaceous perennials appreciate good air circulation and well-drained soil. Be sure to give them supplemental water during their first year and apply water in a prolonged drought. Apply a three-inch layer of arborist mulch around your plant's base, but make sure to pull it back from the stems.
Deadhead Tall Phlox right after the blossoms fade and tidy up the mounds in late autumn after frost. While no plant is truly deer resistant, they do not prefer the taste of these plants. But, if you live in Deer Country, be sure to use Deer Repellent during planting, guided by the instructions on the label.
- Full Sun & Handles Afternoon Shade
- Moist, Enriched Well-Drained Soil
- Appreciates Mulched Beds
- Deadhead For Rebloom
- Prune Back In Late Autumn
The Red Riding Hood Tall Garden Phlox will skip merrily throughout your woodland and sun gardens with its cheerful deep cherry red blossoms! Order now at NatureHills.com!
