Phlox 'Fashionably Early Crystal'

Phlox paniculata ‘Fashionably Early Crystal’ is a hybrid garden phlox that blooms 2–3 weeks earlier than typical tall phlox, opening a profusion of fragrant, pure white flowers with a faint lavender eye atop bushy clumps of glossy, mildew-resistant foliage. Blooming from early summer well into midsummer (with occasional rebloom in fall), it adds long-lasting colour and pollinator appeal to borders, cottage gardens and cut-flower beds. Thriving in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil, it’s hardy in Canadian zones 4–8 and offers exceptional mildew resistance and fragrance :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Phlox paniculata ‘Fashionably Early Crystal’
• Common name: Garden Phlox ‘Fashionably Early Crystal’
• Hardiness zones: Canada Zone 4–8 :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Exposure: Full sun to part shade :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, moderately fertile; rich in organic matter
• Height: 71–81 cm (28–32 in) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Width: 66–76 cm (26–30 in) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Foliage: Glossy, thick, dark green leaves; mildew-resistant :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Flower colour: Pure white petals with a faint lavender eye :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Bloom time: Early summer to midsummer with occasional fall rebloom (June–August) :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Maintenance: Moderate; deadhead spent blooms to encourage rebloom, divide every 2–3 years
• Advantages: 2–3 weeks earlier bloom than standard phlox; long flowering season; highly fragrant; attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds; excellent for cutting