Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'
border phlox
Violet-blue flowers, each with a darker eye, form in large domed clusters, creating an impressive display in the...
Fragrant warm-blue flowers with an attractive dark-eye on this evening star that stands out in any late-summer border
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Phlox paniculata Blue Paradise:
Please note:
GOES WELL WITH
The Chelsea Chop
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