Super Ka-Pow™ Coral Phlox

Super Ka-Pow™ Coral is an upright garden phlox selection, ‘Balsukaco,’ with light purplish-pink flowers from late spring into summer. Its compact size suits a sunny border or large container. ## Size and Season Plants reach 18–20 inches tall and 16–18 inches wide, with flowers from June through August. The selection is listed for USDA zones 4b–9a and medium water needs. Its plant patent describes light purplish-pink flowers and vigorous upright growth. [Darwin Perennials](https://www.darwinperennials.com/Products/Details/?phid=049209033001278) [U.S. Plant Patent PP33,863](https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/72/6c/45/092fbfda81c2a8/USPP33863.pdf) ## Growing Conditions Grow it in full sun and provide medium moisture in well-drained soil. The Super Ka-Pow series is described as powdery-mildew resistant, but resistance does not mean immunity. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; the plant is rabbit resistant. [Ball Horticultural Company](https://www.ballhort.com/media/press/?pressid=13541) ## Maintenance Remove spent flower clusters to keep the plant tidy. Monitor foliage for mildew when conditions are humid.