I've had Eva for years now, even taking her with me when we moved. She is mildew resistent, but not completely clean every summer. A lot depends on the weather, which is different here from summer to summer. I think very hot and dry-lack of rain dry- with high humidity is even worse than cooler with more rain. But I keep growing her and do enjoy the color in my mixed perennial border.

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Linda

No one has any suggestions?

Linda, is that a hummingbird moth? Neat insect!

Deanna

Sorry, I only have 'David' which is the white.

I have Phlox 'Bright Eyes'.
3feet, perfect foliage,long blooming,no mildew.
It is a paler pink than 'Eva Cullen' with a dark pink center.

I have Bright Eyes as well. Nice one.

If you want a shorter phlox there is a new series of "Cocktail" phlox from the Netherlands. I planted 'Cosmopolitan' last year. It is supposed to only reach 15". It is a deep pink with a darker eye. There are other pinks in the cocktail series. I also planted 'Pina Colada', a white. They are up and growing and looking good so I have great hopes for them.

Eva is my favorite but if you want a romantic color I recommend "Shortwood".

Today I put in creeping phlox,(Fort Hill)Admiral White Douglas II besides 2 others that I don't have the names under my Thunder Cloud tree which gets some sun througout the day. Will they survive without continual sun??? Please Advise!!!

Laura, Eva Cullum and Bright Eyes are all great pinks. You can't go wrong with any of these.

Wally...my creeping phlox do so much better with more sun. The ones I have in a shadier area struggle and are nowhere near the beauty of the ones in sun.

Eva Cullum, Bright Eyes. I think Dodo Hanbury Forbes was very mildew resistent too. But check it. I like all three of these.

Deanna, that is a Hummingbird Moth. I really wasn't taking a picture of the phlox, I was taking a picture of the Hummingbird Moth! They are always busy around the perennial beds and I just love them.

Linda

I have had Light Pink Flame growing successfully for the past ten years. It's from the Flame series and about 14' high.
It's the only phlox paniculata that has prospered for me.