PHLOX LUMINARY® ‘BACKLIGHT’

The luminous elegance of modern phlox: a dazzling and refined bloom, ideal for brightening your flowerbeds.

The Phlox Luminary® ‘Backlight’ stands out with its large panicles of pure white flowers with a slightly ivory heart, which seem to capture daylight. This variety of garden phlox is part of the Luminary® series, recognized for its improved mildew tolerance, exceptional vigor, and prolonged flowering.
Its proud and balanced stature (approximately 60 to 75 cm) makes it an essential plant for beds, borders, and bouquets. It brings a touch of freshness and elegance to all contemporary or romantic gardens.

The Phlox Luminary® ‘Backlight’ is perfect for sunny to semi-shaded areas and pairs harmoniously with echinacea, rudbeckia, daylilies, or perennial geraniums.

Key Features:

Type: Hardy perennial
Botanical Name: Phlox paniculata Luminary® ‘Backlight’
Flower Color: Pure white with a creamy tint
Flowering: July to September (long and abundant)
Height: 60 to 75 cm
Habit: Upright, well-branched
Foliage: Dark green, dense, and healthy
Exposure: Sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained
Hardiness: Excellent (down to -20 °C)

Benefits:

Luminous and elegant flowering: dazzling white flowers, perfect for brightening beds
Strong and balanced habit: rigid stems, no staking needed
Enhanced resistance to powdery mildew: healthy foliage all summer
Excellent performance in full sun
Minimal maintenance: easy and reliable perennial year after year
Ideal for cut flowers: long vase life, soft and pleasant fragrance

Growing and Care Tips:

Planting: Spring or autumn, in fresh, well-worked soil
Spacing: 40 to 50 cm between each plant
Watering: Regular, especially during dry periods
Maintenance:

• Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming

• Cut stems back to 10 cm from the ground in late autumn
  Fertilization: Apply compost or organic fertilizer in spring
  Propagation: By dividing clumps every 3 to 4 years

Ideal for:

• Luminous perennial beds

• Romantic or contemporary gardens

• Flowerbed borders

• Pairing with Echinacea, Coreopsis, Rudbeckia…

• Cut flowers for summer bouquets

In summary:

The Phlox Luminary® ‘Backlight’ combines purity, robustness, and elegance. Its dazzling white flowers illuminate the garden from mid-summer to autumn, requiring little maintenance. A sure bet for lovers of refined and durable perennials.