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Phlox Valentina or Alexandra?

Posted by ontnative 5b Can/USDA 4 (My Page) on
Fri, Apr 15, 11 at 8:48

Anyone tried the new phlox paniculata cultivars 'Valentina' or 'Alexandra'? I was wondering how they were with regard to powdery mildew. Any other comments?


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RE: Phlox Valentina or Alexandra?

I can't comment on either variety but I can say I grow ALOT of phlox and never have mildew because when I spray my roses for blackspot I also spray my phlox now and then. I spray with Bayer Disease Control and it works great. I looked them both up and they look gorgeous, expecially Alexandra. Take care, Judy


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RE: Phlox Valentina or Alexandra?

I planted Valentina last year and the powdery mildew was pretty bad. I tried spraying them with milk which helped a little. Also they have been very slow to show new growth this spring so I'm not even sure if they survived. Such a pretty flower, but I have to say I'm disappointed in the plants so far.


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