Junior Dream - Tall Phlox

‘Junior Dream’ is a compact, upright garden phlox selection with red-purple flower clusters and dense branching. Plant Delights lists it at about 24 inches tall and 1 foot wide, with mid-summer flowers; the cultivar patent describes compact growth, repeated flowering, and mildew resistance ([Plant Delights](https://www.plantdelights.com/products/phlox-paniculata-junior-dream-pp-16104), [USPP16104P2](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP16104P2/en)). ## In the Garden Use this smaller paniculata phlox near the front of a sunny perennial border or in a mixed planting where its summer color can be seen up close. Give it fertile soil that holds moisture but drains freely. Good air movement helps keep the foliage dry and healthy; water the root area during extended dry weather and avoid frequent overhead watering. The patent describes the selection’s compact branching and flowering habit, while the botanical details above come from the named cultivar page. ## Maintenance Remove spent flower heads to tidy the clump and limit unwanted seedlings. In late winter or early spring, cut old stems back to the crown and clear debris from around the plant. Keep neighboring plants from crowding the foliage, and water at soil level when rainfall is insufficient.