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Phlox 'Pleasant Feelings'
from René van Gaalen

Introduced 2005

This most unique of Phloxes never produces flowers, but instead features decorative clusters of lime-green bracts, that grow bigger and fuller over the many weeks that they continue to decorate the upright stems of lanceolate foliage.

A paniculata hybrid.

Height: 28” / 56cm
Spread: 20” / 50cm
Hardiness: US zones 4-8
Blooms: July-October

Common name:
Perennial Phlox

Patent status:

USA PPAF. Europe PVR

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New pictures

31-05-2005 12:35 René van Gaalen popped into Darwin PlantSpotters headquarters this morning to show off some cut stems of Phlox 'Pleasant Feelings'.

By Miriam Young

'Pleasant Feelings' is unlike other Phlox in that its beauty lies in how it combines with other plants and colours.

We tried it for size against the backdrop of René's red clothing.

Just imagine how impressive these super-long-lasting decorations will look setting off other flowers in your garden!

The Breeder

René van Gaalen
By Miriam Young
Happily producing successful cut-flower ranges, René van Gaalen had no idea that his cultivars would make such an impact as garden plants. But a character like him can’t hide away forever.

The Story Behind the Plant

Phlox 'Pleasant Feelings'
By Miriam Young
It's a plant guaranteed to raise a few eyebrows, but then again, what do you expect from René van Gaalen?

Growing Tips

All you need to know
By Arie Blom
Keeping 'Pleasant Feelings' as pleasant as possible!

Forum

General discussion on Phlox 'Pleasant Feelings'

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