Phlox 'Fashionably Early Crystal'

Phlox 'Fashionably Early Crystal': Early Elegance in White

Bringing crisp clarity to the early summer garden, Phlox 'Fashionably Early Crystal' opens the season with luminous white blooms on strong, upright stems. This early-blooming cultivar is part of the “Fashionably Early” series, selected for its extended flowering window, mildew resistance, and tidy habit. Its fragrant flowers attract butterflies and bees while offering a clean backdrop for more colourful companions. As reliable as it is refined, this phlox keeps its poise through heat and humidity with ease.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 60–75 cm
• Spread: 45–60 cm
• Flower Colour: Pure white
• Flowering Period: Late spring to midsummer, with rebloom potential
• Foliage: Glossy, dark green, mildew-resistant foliage
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, moderately rich soil

Uses and Benefits: 'Fashionably Early Crystal' is ideal for brightening borders, pollinator plantings, and mixed perennial beds. Its early bloom time extends the phlox season, making it a perfect bridge between spring and summer displays. Compact and clean in form, it adds elegance without overpowering, while its long-lasting flowers offer weeks of pollinator activity and visual appeal.

Companion Plants: Pair with the soft lavender mounds of Nepeta 'Purrsian Blue', the fine-textured amber seed heads of Bouteloua curtipendula, and the feathery white plumes of Aruncus dioicus for a balanced, sun-to-part-shade combination full of light, contrast, and wildlife value.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil. Water consistently, especially during dry spells. Deadhead to encourage rebloom and cut back spent stems in fall. Divide every few years in spring to maintain vigour and airflow.

History: Bred by Walters Gardens, the “Fashionably Early” series was developed to provide earlier bloom and improved mildew resistance. 'Fashionably Early Crystal' stands out for its pure colour, extended performance, and garden versatility.

Final Thoughts: Clean, early, and effortlessly elegant, Phlox 'Fashionably Early Crystal' brightens the border with graceful form and long-season presence—perfect for gardeners who like their summer display to start with a sparkle.