Phlox 'Sherbet Cocktail'
from Jan Verschoor
The Netherlands

Introduced 2007

A breeding breakthrough! Phlox ‘Sherbet Cocktail’ is the first Perennial Phlox to show yellow in its petals.

Something of a chameleon, it forms yellow buds encased in chocolate-maroon bracts which open to reveal flowers with a yellow-green edge and centres which may be either white or pink.

The clusters are densely packed with many smallish flowers formed from sturdy petals, giving an effect which reminds one of Hydrangea.

‘Sherbet Cocktail’s habit suggests a heavy influence from the paniculata species, with large, tight flower clusters crowning upright stems. It also grows with the strength of P. paniculata, with good resistance to Phlox’s biggest enemy, mildew.

Height: 28”/ 70cm

Spread: 20”/50cm

Hardiness: US zones 4-8

Blooms: July-September

Common name:

Perennial Phlox

Patent status:

EU PBR
US PPAF
COPF