Sweet Summer™ Red Phlox

Sweet Summer™ Red is a named Phlox paniculata selection with red flowers. Syngenta identifies the exact selection as product 70071059 and lists upright growth, full sun, an 18–24-inch garden height, a 12–18-inch width, and flowering from mid-spring through summer ([Syngenta](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70071059)). ## In the Garden Plant this compact selection in a sunny perennial border or mixed garden where its red flowers can provide a strong seasonal accent. The Syngenta page describes large, fragrant flowers and pollinator value for the Sweet Summer series. Give the plant fertile soil that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged. Water during dry periods, especially while the roots establish, and allow airflow around the foliage. Garden phlox culture generally favors moist, well-drained soil and watering at the base instead of over the leaves ([NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/phlox-paniculata/)). Use the published mature range to space it appropriately. ## Maintenance Remove spent flower heads to keep the planting neat. Cut old stems back after they die down and clear debris around the crown. Avoid crowding the foliage, and water at soil level when rainfall is insufficient.