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Phlox 'Bright Eyes'

Phlox 'Bright Eyes' is a beautiful perennial valued for its soft pale pink flowers highlighted by a vivid rose pink eye. Well suited to New Zealand gardens, it flowers generously through summer and adds fragrance and colour to borders. This variety is ideal for gardeners wanting reliable performance, long lasting blooms, and a classic cottage garden plant that attracts pollinators.

Phlox 'Bright Eyes' showy, two-tone pink flower.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Perennials
Height:70 cm
Spread:50 cm
Flowering time:Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku17021

How to grow Phlox 'Bright Eyes' in NZ

To grow Phlox 'Bright Eyes' in NZ, plant it in a sunny position with fertile moisture retentive soil. Full sun encourages the best flowering, though light afternoon shade is beneficial in warmer regions. Planting in spring or autumn allows strong establishment. Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in summer. Good airflow helps reduce disease and supports healthy growth.

Phlox 'Bright Eyes' care tips

Phlox 'Bright Eyes' is easy to care for with regular watering and feeding. Keep soil evenly moist and apply mulch to retain moisture. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and again in early summer to support flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Cut plants back in autumn once flowering has finished to keep plants tidy.

Phlox 'Bright Eyes' size, spacing, and growth rate

Phlox 'Bright Eyes' typically grows to around 60 to 80 cm tall and spreads about 40 to 50 cm wide. Space plants approximately 40 to 50 cm apart to allow airflow and clump development. It has a moderate growth rate, forming neat clumps that increase in size each season under good conditions.

Landscaping uses for Phlox 'Bright Eyes'

Phlox 'Bright Eyes' is ideal for cottage gardens mixed borders and cutting gardens. It works beautifully planted in groups where the soft pink flowers create a gentle summer display. The fragrant blooms attract bees and butterflies, adding life to the garden. This variety also pairs well with grasses and other summer flowering perennials.

Why buy Phlox 'Bright Eyes' from The Plant Company?

When you buy Phlox 'Bright Eyes' from The Plant Company, you are choosing NZ’s most trusted plant nursery. Our plants are grown for New Zealand conditions and selected for health and performance. We supply strong well established plants, provide expert growing advice, and offer reliable nationwide delivery so you can plant with confidence.

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