{"product_id":"jamesbrittenia-safari-dusk","title":"Jamesbrittenia 'Safari Dusk'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fieldgroup group-features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-text field-field-plant-features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1Gallon Pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revolutionary Safari\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJamesbrittenia\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as South African phlox, will blow you away. This heat tolerant flowering annual has been on the cusp of greatness for years but has never quite broken through with the right combination of reliable garden performance and beauty. We have finally cracked the code with the Safari series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJamesbrittenia\u003c\/em\u003e is a relative of bacopa, and it can be used in many of the same ways – as a filler and spiller in hanging baskets, porch or patio pots and window boxes. However, since South African phlox is far more heat and humidity tolerant than bacopa, it continues to flower well throughout the warm summer months without going out of bloom. Safari South African phlox is one of the most dependable, long blooming annual flowers for warm climates. It is also more forgiving than bacopa when subjected to extreme weather events, holding onto its blooms through heavy rains and windstorms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth African phlox also comes in a broader range of flower colors than bacopa. Safari\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDusk\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebears glitzy purple blooms with a gold eye from spring to frost without deadheading. It mixes well with other cool tones like lemon yellow, deep purple and silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-number-integer field-field-award-winner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003eAward Winner\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-number-integer field-field-continuous-bloom-rebloom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003eContinuous Bloom or Rebloomer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-number-integer field-field-long-blooming\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003eLong Blooming\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-number-integer field-field-heat-tolerant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003eHeat Tolerant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-number-integer field-field-deadheading-not-necessary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003eDeadheading Not Necessary\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fieldgroup group-characteristics\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-uw-rm-heading=\"prs\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-nodereference field-field-plant-duration\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003ePlant Type: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnnual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-nodereference field-field-plant-height-category\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eHeight Category: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShort\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-number-decimal field-field-garden-height-maximum\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eGarden Height: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dimensions-imperial\"\u003e6 - 12 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dimensions-metric\"\u003e15cm - 30cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-number-decimal field-field-trails-up-to\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eTrails Up To: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dimensions-imperial\"\u003e8 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dimensions-metric\"\u003e20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-number-decimal field-field-spacing-maximum\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eSpacing: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dimensions-imperial\"\u003e6 - 10 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dimensions-metric\"\u003e15cm - 25cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-number-decimal field-field-spread-maximum\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eSpread: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dimensions-imperial\"\u003e12 - 24 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dimensions-metric\"\u003e30cm - 61cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-nodereference field-field-flower-colors\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eFlower Colors: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePurple\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-text field-field-flower-shade\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eFlower Shade: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRoyal Purple with yellow eye\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-nodereference field-field-foliage-colors\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eFoliage Colors: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGreen\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-text field-field-foliage-shade\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eFoliage Shade: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGreen\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-nodereference field-field-plant-habit\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eHabit: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMounded\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-nodereference field-field-container-role\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eContainer Role: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFiller\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fieldgroup group-needs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-uw-rm-heading=\"prs\"\u003ePlant Needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-nodereference field-field-light-level\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"light-help-text\" class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eLight Requirement: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePart Sun to Sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"help-text\"\u003eThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-nodereference field-field-plant-maintenance-category\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eMaintenance Category: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEasy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-nodereference field-field-plant-bloom-time\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eBloom Time: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlanting To Frost\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-nodereference field-field-plant-hardiness-zones\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eHardiness Zones: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"field-item\"\u003e10a\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"field-item\"\u003e10b\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"field-item\"\u003e11a\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"field-item\"\u003e11b\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-nodereference field-field-plant-water-category\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eWater Category: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAverage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-number-integer field-field-needs-good-drainage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003eNeeds Good Drainage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-nodereference field-field-plant-uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eUses: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBorder Plant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eContainer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLandscape\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-text field-field-uses-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eUses Notes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are great in landscapes with good drainage and phlox for containers of all kinds. This versatile South African phlox plant makes wonderful components in combination recipes and mixed plantings. The colorful blooms of this purple South African phlox add vibrant color and make it a favorite among gardeners looking for long blooming annual flowers in container gardens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-text field-field-maintenance-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label-inline-first\"\u003eMaintenance Notes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are heat tolerant flowering annual plants that aren't particularly fussy. However, this South African phlox plant does like well-drained soil. They need little routine maintenance. They will perform best if an application of controlled release fertilizer is included at the time of planting. This applies to both landscape plantings and phlox for containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plants are not particularly heavy feeders, so a single dose is usually sufficient for landscape beds in most climates. If you have a very long season, a second application of controlled release plant food should be considered for landscape beds. In general, containers need to be fed more than landscape plants, especially when growing phlox for containers and other long blooming annual flowers. A second application of a controlled release fertilizer should be applied about every two months to container plants or you can regularly apply water soluble fertilizer starting about two months after the containers are planted. These extra applications of plant food can really make a difference in performance through the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your South African phlox plant begins to look open or a bit tired, an allover trim can be beneficial.  Use a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears to trim back up to 1\/3 of the volume of the plant. I pair any trim with a dose of water soluble fertilizer to provide instant energy to help kickstart new growth, , branching and flowering on this heat tolerant flowering annual. Your plant will take a week to recover from the trim, but the end result is a fuller plant with more blooms going forwardfrom this purple South African phlox, one of the most reliable long blooming annual flowers for summer gardens. You may repeat the trim as needed through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-text field-field-fun-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-label\"\u003eFun Facts: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2026 Annual of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field-type-text field-field-patent-strings\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item odd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"patent-strings\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"series-variety\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"series series-patented\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafari\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"variety variety-patented\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDusk\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"genus-species\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"genus\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJamesbrittenia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"species\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"patent-name\"\u003e'Ja 19 50-008'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"combined-patent-strings\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"us-patent-string\"\u003eUSPP 35,890\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"canada-patent-string\"\u003eCan PBRAF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brownridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47774183260354,"sku":"JASD!%","price":15.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/3452\/8962\/files\/download_8_53a03a8e-7450-4708-8ad0-cb2fd151c584.jpg?v=1781189178","url":"https:\/\/laportesnursery.ca\/products\/jamesbrittenia-safari-dusk","provider":"Laporte's Nursery \u0026 Greenhouses Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}