Fashionably Early Princess Phlox
Phlox x 'Fashionably Early Princess'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| #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
Fashionably Early Princess Phlox highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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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
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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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
Growing Zones 4-8
Early summer blooming clusters of fragrant petals, Fashionably Early Princess Phlox (Phlox x 'Fashionably Early Princess') thrills with lavender-pink flowers that are fragrant and colorful! Butterflies and bees that are also early for the party adore these welcome nectar resources and gladly dance around your gardens!
Fashionably Early hybrid Phlox that blooms about 2 weeks earlier than Tall Garden Phlox! Then having an encore in the fall once temperatures cool off again! The lovely green foliage creates tall, upright clumps that are great backdrops to the tall blooms and other plants throughout the summer months. Bees and butterflies, even a hummingbird or two will visit, or snip a few stems for yourself for vases indoors, so that you too can enjoy the fragrance and cheerful color!
Cold hardy Princess Phlox thrives in cold and heat from USDA growing zones 4 through 8 with little bother. Growing to a height of 28-32 inches when in bloom, the upright mounds spread to 26-30 inches wide. Need more convincing? The Fashionably Early series of Phlox all have fantastic powdery mildew resistance, thick leathery leaves, and a stoloniferous spreading habit that is very polite and won't get into trouble in the garden!
Planting and Application:
Fashionably Early looks great as a taller element and focal point among mixed perennial borders and beds. Add height and color twice a year to Rose gardens, children's gardens or by your hummingbird feeders! Create a darling woodland garden or English border garden with these popular garden must-haves!
Princess Phlox are perfect perennials to start your garden parties earlier in the season! Tuck into cottage gardens and perennial borders, as well as ideal in pollinator and cutting gardens! These are early blooming garden classics, that some may go as far as say a garden standard! The hummingbirds and bees will agree! The lavender-mauve blended blossoms appear in domed clusters and will be covered in pollinators!
- Big Flouncy Lavender-Mauve Blossom Clusters
- Deep Green Leathery Foliage
- Politely Spreading Upright Clumps
- Pollinators & Hummingbirds Love Them!
- Beds & Borders, Cut Flower, Cottage & Perennial Gardens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Phlox does best in an area with good air circulation in a sunny or part shade location. Plant in well-drained soils that are organically enriched and have moderate yet consistent moisture access. Deadhead for a smaller rebloom later in fall. Prune all of the plant to the ground in late fall once the foliage dies back, removing all debris from the area.
- Full Sun in Cooler Zones, Partial Shade in Warmer
- Moderate & Consistent Moisture
- Any Rich Well-Drained Soil
- Deadhead After Bloom & Prune Late WInter
- Mildew Resistance!
Fashionably Early Princess Phlox is going to start your garden soireés with early blossoms and bright color for indoors and out! Get ready for lots of winged garden visitors twice a year! Order this and so many other fantastic garden delights today from NatureHills.com!
