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Key characteristics

Family: Polemoniaceae
Height: 18–24 inches
Width: 18–24 inches
Flower color: Coral-pink blooms with a deep pink eye
Foliage color: Medium green leaves
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming; prune back in early spring
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–9
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Perennials

Phlox paniculata 'Ditomdre'

Coral Creme Drop Garden Phlox

Phlox paniculata 'Ditomdre' is a perennial cultivar that blooms from mid-summer to early fall, producing clusters of coral-pink flowers with a white center and a dark pink eye. The flowers are fragrant and held atop sturdy, upright stems that do not require staking. This cultivar was introduced by Plants Nouveau and is part of the Candy Store® series, known for its superior disease resistance and compact habit.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate; prefers well-drained soil

Bloom time

Mid to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Sedums · Peonies · Coneflowers · Salvias · Shasta daisies · Asters

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.