Phlox 'Blue Paradise'

Phlox 'Blue Paradise' - Border Phlox

Botanical name       : Phlox 'Blue Paradise' 
Common name          : Border Phlox, Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox, Perennial Phlox 

Colour               : Blue, a bit violet 
Flowering time       : July - September 
Full grown height    : ± 85 cm 
Light requirement    : Sun, Partial shade 
Moisture requirement : Normal 
Winter hardiness     : Till -35°C  (USDA Zone 4) 
Spacing              : ± 45 cm (± 5 per m²) 
Details              : Insect friendly, At the nursery, all Phloxes are close together and have little ventilation. Several types of Phlox therefore get mildew in late summer and autumn. Because we use as few pesticides as possible, severely affected plants are often pruned back considerably. That seems dramatic, but it is not harmful to the plants. You can plant infected or pruned phloxes in the garden as usual. Because they are further apart, the chance of mildew in subsequent years is much smaller. 

Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 Liter 
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working days 
Special notes        : - 

General information about Phlox (Phlox):
Phlox (Phlox) is a genus of perennials of which many varieties are excellent for in the border. Over the years many cultivars have been bred in a wide range of colours. Phlox likes a place in the sun or half shade in a fertile soil that should not dry out during flowering. They all appreciate some extra feed in spring. Nearly all Phloxs have a scent, but Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricate) is nicest. The tall varieties are good in the border. These Border Phloxs will die back over winter. Good partners are Day Lily (Hemerocallis), Helen's Flower (Helenium), Beebalm (Monarda), Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) and Culver's Root (Veronicastrum). Some varieties of Border Phlox are susceptible to mildew. Ensure there is plenty of space and air around the plants. The low varieties (Creeping Phlox) are usually winter green and perfect for in the rockery or as ground cover. Try combining with Aubrietia (Aubrieta) or Serbian Bellflower (Campanula poscharskyana). Also the Creeping Phloxs (Phlox) are good in a planted pot where they hang nicely over the sides.

Border Phlox - Phlox 'Blue Paradise'