Other more diminutive species grow in sunny rock gardens and shadier situations. They were introduced to Europe in the 1700s. Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' garden phlox 'Blue Paradise' displays wonderful color from our native garden phlox! 1 for $17.95 13 Reviews. Photo #20/25 of Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'). Suggested uses. The half-hardy annual group are useful as bedding plants and for growing in containers. Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' (Perennial phlox 'Blue Paradise') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years. Perennial Phlox 'Blue Paradise' Overview. Flowers open pale blue, darken to a deep violet blue, then develop red-violet edges as they age. 24-36" tall x 12-24" wide. Plant it where you can enjoy the color at its best, in morning and evening light. Continuous summer co… Spike Speedwell (Veronica spicata), is a feisty companion to wild sweet William (Phlox maculata). The plants re-bloom nicely after deadheading. A summer mulch will help keep root zones cool. Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' Add to cart. Chock-full of oomph and charisma, Phlox are enduring warm weather beacons, appreciating moist well-drained soil, frequent deadheading and deep basal waterings, while periodic thinning to just 4 or 6 stalks ensures healthier paniculata cultivars. Very mildew resistant foliage is strong and lush. Other more diminutive species grow in sunny rock gardens and shadier situations. Phlox paniculata, commonly known as garden phlox, is a native perennial that grows wild in woodlands and open fields and on cliffs. Phlox: Group/Species: paniculata Variety: Blue Paradise Type: Hardy Perennial Border Position: Middle Soil Type: Chalky, Neutral, Sandy Scent: Scented Site: Full Sun: Moisture: Moist but Well-drained, Well-drained Height: 90cm (36in) Spacing: 75cm (30in) Sowing, Seeds, Planting Plant number: 1.415.960 Summer Phlox is very popular for its midsummer display in the sunny border. Phlox maculata has similar appearance and culture and could be substituted in some situations. Flowers come in various colors and bloom mid-summer to mid-fall. It mixes well with other perennials, attracts hummingbirds, and is a good selection for a bird garden. This selection produces large, fragrant flower clusters that open pale blue and darken to dark violet-blue with red edges as they mature. Be ready. Add this bewitching hue to your summer garden with Blue Paradise phlox. Shear off the spent flowers to prevent reseeding. Continuous summer color is … Phlox Paniculata 'Blue Paradise' is a moderate growing perennial plant that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4A through 8B. Very mildew resistant foliage is strong and lush. Blue Paradise Garden Phlox features bold fragrant conical lilac purple star-shaped flowers with red eyes at the ends of the stems from early summer to early fall. Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' is an eye-catching cultivar that produces clusters of fragrant, violet-blue flowers with purple eyes in the centre. Specific epithet refers to the plant bearing flowers in panicles. In the morning the plant is blue. 'Blue Paradise' was introduced by Dutch nurseryman, Piet Oudolf, in 1990. Photo Location: Scott Arboretum, Swarthmore, Pa on 2016-07-02. Blue flowers are rare and always in demand. Mar 25, 2014 - Phlox Blue Paradise - Common name:Garden Phlox - Flowers open purple blue with a small white center and deepen with age. Phlox Blue Paradise's very fragrant flowers are more blue in the morning and evening light, mid day brings out some lilac tones. At the end of the after-noon, it turn pink. It matures to an average height of 2 feet to 4 feet and an average width of 1 foot to 3 feet, depending on climate and other environmental factors. This plant doesn't give lot of seed. COMPANION & UNDERSTUDY PLANTS: Try pairing Phlox paniculata with Aster umbellatus, Echinacea purpurea, Eupatorium fistulosum, Coreopsis major, Liatris spicata, Monarda fistulosa, Rudbeckia fulgida var. Quick Facts. Depending on the time of day and the light conditions, the flowers will appear more blue or more purple. This variety was introduced by Dutch landscape designer Piet Oudolf. If the leaves show signs of powdery mildew, cut down to the ground and dispose of the affected foliage, but do not compost it. Find Blue Paradise Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise') in Washington Union Wildwood Pacific Sullivan Eureka Missouri MO at Hillermann Nursery (Summer Phlox) They're easy. This automn I could only get 6 small seeds on this hole plant! Phlox Blue Paradise's very fragrant flowers are more blue in the morning and evening light, mid day brings out some lilac tones. The color changes with the light, looking more blue or more purple depending on the time of day. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. Phlox History and Origin: Phlox is a genus within the Polemoniaceae family, native to North America. fulgida or Panicum virgatum. Flowers open purple blue with a small white center and deepen with age. Phlox Phlox are herbaceous plants most commonly known for making billowing mounds of scented flowers in summer borders. They are excellent for perennial borders, corners and cut flowers. SKU: S36023. Phlox are greedy plants, so apply a mulch 5-7cm (2-3 in) deep of well-rotted garden compost or manure in early spring. In fact, probably no group of plants adds more color to American perennial gardens than phlox. ... Notes on Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' Phlox paniculata ‘Blue Paradise’ has domed clusters of double, mauve-purple, scented flowers on erect stems.This long-flowering perennial is perfect for a mixed or herbaceous border in sun or partial shade. They're beautiful. Plant in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. But so generous flowering at the end of July until October. Add to cart. Find Blue Paradise Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise') in Washington Union Wildwood Pacific Sullivan Eureka Missouri MO at Hillermann Nursery (Summer Phlox) 50% Off Spring-Planted Bulbs - Pre-Order For Spring. Phlox paniculata is an erect herbaceous perennial that may grow 2 to 4 feet tall and is clump-forming. An incredible colored Phlox where the flower color in the shade looks more blue, and in the sun looks more purple. Large 10" flower panicles are gorgeous in any light. And no matter what else you grow, you cant beat their display. Blue Paradise Garden Phlox is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. Common Name: ... Cut flowering stems to the ground after the blooms fade to keep plants looking tidy. Garden Phlox Growing and Maintenance Tips. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in colour throughout the season. This Blue Paradise Phlox … The flowers are fragrant and showy, with brilliant, non-fading colors. Garden Phlox or "Flame Flowers," bloom in profusion with huge, 5-6" flower heads for months when little else is blooming. The dark green leaves are supposedly mildew resistant, but in WI, you may lose some leaves at the base. This cultivar typically grows to around 1.2m tall, producing lance-shaped leaves, it also has great powdery mildew resistance. Shipment begins in Spring 2021. Phlox. The genus name is derived from the Greek word for ‘flame’. Phlox paniculata grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade.This cultivar has some tolerance of drought, although flowering will be affected. Blue Paradise’s fragrant, changing blooms make it a must-have for any sunny garden. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Underplanting. This is my favorite plant in the garden. 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