Perennial phlox 'Bareleven'

By cutting down about a third of the flowering stems before they form buds in late spring will help in two ways. it will increase the air flow through the plant so reducing the risk of mildew and also prolong the flowering season.
Dead head to prevent self seeding
Cut down stems in autumn, to tidy the garden

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Bareleven is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Phlox seeds can be grown but they may not grow true to the parent plant.
Phlox paniculata is most often divided from clumps in the autumn or spring to cuttings taken from the roots

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

Phlox enjoy a sunny position but are prone to mildew which is exacerbated by dry conditions. To reduce the risk of mildew encirperate a lot of organic matter into the earth before planting and ovoid well drained sandy soil.
Container grown plants can be established at any time of year but division of existing clumps is best done in the spring or early autumn

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Bareleven is a hardy plant.

Great cut flower

USPP11805 P2¹

Light Pink Flame

¹ Google Patents – Bareleven