Zaluzianskya ovata
night scented phlox
A compact, clump-forming, evergreen perennial growing to 25cm tall. Its sticky leaves are up to 4cm long with toothed edges. White flowers with crimson-red backs are up to 2.5cm across with notched petal tips and arehighly scented in the evenings
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Zaluzianskya is a genus of compact, semi-evergreen perennials. By day, the flowers remain tightly curled up but by evening, uncurl into scented star-shaped white flowers blooming from mid to late summer.
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Africa, Lesotho
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in full sun in a moist yet sharply-drained humus-rich soil. Ideal for container planting
Propagation
Propagate by seed in spring or by cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Cut back hard after flowering to maintain their bushy habit
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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