Cherry Crush Garden Phlox

Compact disease-resistant garden phlox with vivid cherry-pink flower heads blooming from midsummer through early fall — a Bambini series selection bred for excellent mildew resistance and tidy habit. (Phlox paniculata Bambini Cherry Crush)

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Phlox paniculata Bambini™ ‘Cherry Crush’ is a compact, dwarf garden phlox bursting with vibrant cherry-red blooms from mid to late summer. Its fragrant flowers attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds while resisting deer, making it a standout for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. With a tidy habit, mildew resistance, and continuous color when deadheaded, it’s a low-maintenance choice that delivers big impact in small spaces.

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Growing Information

Growing zone guide

Growing Zone Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunlight Bright light to partial shade

Type of Soil Slightly acidic to neutral

Mature Height 10 to 14 inches

Maintenance Level Moderate maintenance

Water Requirement Moderate watering (once a week)

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Additional Information

Growth Rate	Moderate; quickly develops into compact, bushy mounds. Clumps expand gradually and benefit from division every 3–4 years.
Colorful Leaves	No
Flowering	Yes
Bloom Color	Red
Ornamental Berries	N/A
Disease resistant	No
Cold Tolerant	Yes
Heat Tolerant	Yes
Drought Tolerant	No
Deer Resistant	Yes
Edible	No
Wildlife Attraction	Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees with fragrant blooms. Provides nectar during peak summer bloom when pollinators are active.
Self-pollinating	Cross-pollinating
Seasonality	Spring: foliage mound forms. Summer: peak flowering with vibrant cherry-red blooms. Fall: flowering tapers, foliage may yellow with frost. Winter: dormant, crown rests until spring.
Ideal For	– Cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, borders, containers, cutting gardens, small urban gardens
Leaf Description	Narrow, lance-shaped green leaves arranged opposite along stems. Forms dense, bushy foliage that creates a lush background for flowers.
Flower Description	Bright cherry-red blooms with darker centers, carried in large, fragrant clusters. Flowers are long-lasting and excellent for cutting. Continuous blooming from mid to late summer with deadheading.
Pruning & Maintenance	Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and extend season. Cut back stems to ground level in late fall after frost or in early spring before new growth. Light pinching of stems in spring may encourage bushier plants.
Water Needs	Requires regular watering, especially during dry spells. Prefers evenly moist but well-drained soil. Mulching helps conserve soil moisture and reduce heat stress.
Light Needs	Full sun (6+ hours daily) is ideal for best flowering. Tolerates light afternoon shade, especially in hot summer regions.
Harvesting	Excellent as a cut flower; harvest when half the florets in a cluster are open. Deadheading spent blooms promotes reblooming. Dried seed heads have little ornamental value.
Fertilizing	Apply balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring as new growth begins. A midseason feeding supports extended flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers that encourage foliage over blooms.
Additional Care Tips	N/A
Pollination	Pollinated by butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees attracted to its nectar-rich flowers. Cross-pollination may occur between different phlox varieties.
Companion Plants	Summer perennials like Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Monarda, and Shasta Daisy. Ornamental grasses such as Panicum and Pennisetum for contrast. Complements Salvia, Nepeta, and Coreopsis in pollinator-friendly borders. Works well in cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and mixed perennial beds.