A queen of perennials, Phlox 'Cleopatra' not only brings big, confident splash of coral pink to the garden every year with its enormous flowerheads, but a sweet and spicy fragrance too. This delight grows to a manageable mid-height of 70-90cm. Its compact and bushy habit means it is sturdy, strong and low maintenance. Each year, this clump-forming character will grow back with more stems, so once Phlox 'Cleopatra' is established you can take the opportunity to cut some of the blooms to enjoy indoors too. 

Loved by bees, butterflies and other pollinators, Phlox paniculata 'Cleopatra' really seems to bring the garden to life. Plant them in groups which will establish into a few clumps along a border and enjoy the fun, vibrant colour from mid to late summer. Phlox 'Cleopatra' is well known as a must-have for a cottage garden or country border, but it can be flexible about that—try it with foliage plants like ornamental grasses or cannas for a more contemporary vibe!