Phlox 'Blue Paradise'
Color-changing violet blooms
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Phlox 'Blue Paradise'
- Experience a magical color transformation as the blooms of this spectacular perennial shift from pale blue in the morning to deep violet in the evening.
- This phlox emits a phenomenally rich, sweet fragrance that is utterly irresistible to humans, butterflies, and hummingbird hawk-moths alike!
- Phlox 'Blue Paradise' is a remarkably vigorous and robust variety, known for its excellent resistance to common garden diseases.
- It provides an essential splash of cool, vibrant color in the mid-to-late summer border, perfectly complementing warmer-toned perennials.
- You can easily bring the beauty indoors; its strong stems and incredible scent make it one of the finest cut flowers you can grow.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Phlox 'Blue Paradise' grows well in pots with regular watering during dry spells.
How big does it get?
Phlox 'Blue Paradise' typically reaches a mature height of 90 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Phlox 'Blue Paradise' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Phlox 'Blue Paradise' prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Phlox 'Blue Paradise' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Phlox 'Blue Paradise' does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Phlox 'Blue Paradise' is fully hardy (H7), enduring temperatures below -20°C. It thrives uniformly across all regions of the UK without the need for winter protection.
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