Forever Pink Phlox
Phlox glaberrima var. triflora 'Forever Pink'
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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 |
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#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
Forever Pink Phlox highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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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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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer

Growing Zones 4-8
From Chicagoland Grows®, the Enchanting Forever Pink Phlox (Phlox glaberrima var. triflora 'Forever Pink') creates a perfect puff-ball of light-hearted color for weeks in early summer! Purple-pink flowers fully cover these compact, well-branched perennials that start blooming just as the welcome spring blooms of other Phlox are finishing up. Much to the delight of your Hummingbird and pollinators!
Forever Pink looks great - and smells great - all season long, with light repeat blooming through frost. Even the dense, upright habit and yellow-toned foliage are bandbox beautiful. Forever Pink Garden Phlox appears to be sterile. That means no messy seeds or seedlings, and wave after wave of vibrant flowers held on strong stems that don't flop or bend.
Forever Pink Hybrid Phlox also makes a terrific gift plant and it's easy enough for beginning gardeners and coveted enough for plant-a-holics to grow! Thriving across the northern parts of the country in USDA growing zones 4 to 8! Growing 12 to 16 inches in height and 16 to 18 inches wide, these slightly spreading plants fill small garden areas in brilliant fragrant blossoms!
Planting and Application:
Ideal for the Butterfly and Cut Flower Garden, fill in the gaps of your garden design with their cosmopolitan blooms. Fill large swaths en masse with these brilliant blooms that fill your landscape in fragrance and color! Your garden will look like it sprang from the pages of a designer magazine!
Line a walkway or garden path with narrow winding rows. Remove sod and stagger a double or triple line to achieve a huge visual impact for very little care. Brighten up your existing evergreen trees and shrubs with a skirting of these pretty plants. Plant them in a raised bed or bring in additional soil to create a planting mound and you won't have to disrupt well-established roots.
Pop these small space plants into patio pots with other perennials and small shrubs for a hardy container garden that performs for years. Forever Pink blooms are a versatile hue that works well with either cool-tones or warm ones! They even work well in tough sites like Rock Gardens. Commercial property owners take note of these attention-grabbing small perennials!
- Brilliant Violet-Pink Scented Blooms
- Green Lance-Shaped Foliage & Strong Stems
- Scented Blooms That Fill Bouquets
- Pollinator & Hummingbird Friendly
- Containers, Garden Beds & Borders, Specimens & En Masse
- Fits Beautifully in Small Space Gardens & Outdoor Containers
- Listed on Firewise Lists for Defensible Space Gardening
#ProPlantTips for Care:
This Tall Garden Phlox hybrid does well in partial shade in warmer climates but can handle full sun in cooler ones. Plant these mildew-resistant bloomers in full sun and well-drained soil. They prefer to be kept moist, although once established can tolerate short droughts. Add a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch over the root system after planting to a depth of three inches. Then, pull the mulch back from directly touching the stems.
Deadhead the first flush of flower inflorescences as they fade and you'll enjoy a rebloom in many circumstances. In early spring, prune back the dried foliage to start a beautiful new season! Easy care Phlox can be pruned to the ground in late fall. Divide your perennial mounds every 3-5 years while they are dormant to increase the root system's vigor.
- Colorful, Carefree Choice in Full Sun
- Well-Drained Enriched Soil
- Moderate Yet Consistent Moisture Needs
- Appreciates Mulched Beds
- Prune Late Fall/Winter
Order the Forever Pink Tall Garden Phlox from Nature Hills today and enjoy saturated color that won't fade! Scent, butterflies, color can be yours when you add these incredible perennials to your garden today!
Phlox Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tall Garden Phlox spread?
Most Garden Phlox do spread some but politely so - not getting into trouble and not jumping their borders. Should the clumps become too large you can easily divide them.
Should your deadhead Tall Garden Phlox?
Deadheading Phlox helps prevent some varieties from self-seeding and encourages a rebloom.
Where is the best place to plant Phlox?
Phlox needs well-drained enriched soil with good air circulation for best results. Mulch their beds and fertilize them each spring.
What happens to Phlox in the winter?
Phlox are herbaceous perennials that will lose their leaves and stems after frost and die back to the ground. In spring, they regrow from their root systems anew!
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Garden Phlox for sale here at NatureHills.com!