Flame® Pro Baby Doll Garden Phlox

Flame® Pro Baby Doll Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Flame Pro Baby Doll') is a charming, compact perennial that packs a punch with its sweet fragrance and vibrant pink blooms. This reblooming Tall Garden Phlox bursts into flower in mid-summer and continues well into fall, drawing in pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds.

This variety has highly mildew-resistant foliage, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for long-lasting beauty without the headache of disease issues. Its lush green foliage creates a fresh contrast to the vivid pink flowers with darker magenta centers.

Unlike some Tall Garden Phlox varieties, this one stays tidy and doesn't sprawl, making it a reliable choice for well-manicured landscapes. Standing only 12-16 inches tall, this dwarf Garden Phlox is a perfect fit for small garden spaces, borders, and containers. The Flame® Pro series is known for its improved heat tolerance and strong disease resistance, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Key Features

• Soft pink pinwheel blooms with darker centers – held in dense clusters
• Compact, dwarf variety – reaches only 12-16 inches tall
• Reblooms from mid-summer to fall for continuous color
• Highly fragrant flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds
• Mildew-resistant foliage for a healthy, long-lasting display
• Heat-tolerant and performs well in warm climates
• Perfect for containers, borders, and cottage gardens

Landscaping Uses

Native to North America, Garden Phlox has long been a staple in Cottage Gardens, Cutting Borders, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Symbolizing harmony and unity, Phlox has long been cherished for its effortless elegance and ability to bring people together—just like its blooms do in the garden.

Flame® Pro Baby Doll Garden Phlox is a compact perennial that brings fragrance, color, and pollinator appeal to small and large gardens alike.

• Edging for garden beds and pathways
• Mixed perennial borders for continuous summer color!
• Container gardens for patios and balconies
• Cottage gardens and pollinator-friendly plantings
• Mass plantings for a bold, fragrant display
• Underplanting for taller shrubs and perennials - Gorgeous facer plants!
• Must-haves for the Cut flower garden to create beautiful, scented bouquets!

Try planting with the entire Flame® series for a truly vivid display!

Care and Maintenance

As an herbaceous perennial, Flame® Pro Baby Doll Garden Phlox dies back in winter but returns stronger each year. It thrives with minimal care but benefits from proper maintenance to ensure the best blooms. Flourishing in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soil conditions, providing good drainage.

• Planting Time: Spring or fall
• Sun Needs: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in full sun)
• Soil Needs: Well-drained, rich, loamy soil; tolerates clay if drainage is good
• Moisture Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but not soggy soil
• Mulch/Arborist Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of mulch and/or bark chips or compost to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Pruning Info: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms; cut back in late fall after frost
• Renewal Pruning: Cut back old stems in early spring to promote fresh growth
• Special Needs/Perks/Growing Tips for Success:
• Excellent disease resistance, especially against powdery mildew
• Heat tolerant and performs well in warm summers!
• Can be divided every 3-4 years in early spring for rejuvenation

A Summer Showstopper That Keeps On Giving!

Flame® Pro Baby Doll Garden Phlox is a dream for gardeners looking for reliable, reblooming color in a compact package. Its sweet fragrance, mildew resistance, and pollinator-friendly flowers make it a must-have for sunny borders and containers.

Order yours today from Nature Hills Nursery, and we'll ship at the perfect time for planting in your growing zone!