Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' | Blue Paradise Garden Phlox
DESCRIPTION
Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' is an impressive perennial known for its fragrant, violet-blue flowers that shift to a deeper blue or purple depending on the light. The flowers bloom in large, dense clusters from mid-summer to early fall, providing a long-lasting display of color. As the day progresses, the flowers' color may deepen in the morning and evening, adding dynamic interest to the garden.
Bred for its rich color and fragrance, 'Blue Paradise' is a popular choice in cottage gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Its vibrant hues and extended bloom season make it a standout feature in summer landscapes, especially when paired with other perennials.
DESCRIPTION
Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' is an impressive perennial known for its fragrant, violet-blue flowers that shift to a deeper blue or purple depending on the light. The flowers bloom in large, dense clusters from mid-summer to early fall, providing a long-lasting display of color. As the day progresses, the flowers' color may deepen in the morning and evening, adding dynamic interest to the garden.
Bred for its rich color and fragrance, 'Blue Paradise' is a popular choice in cottage gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Its vibrant hues and extended bloom season make it a standout feature in summer landscapes, especially when paired with other perennials.
DESCRIPTION
Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' is an impressive perennial known for its fragrant, violet-blue flowers that shift to a deeper blue or purple depending on the light. The flowers bloom in large, dense clusters from mid-summer to early fall, providing a long-lasting display of color. As the day progresses, the flowers' color may deepen in the morning and evening, adding dynamic interest to the garden.
Bred for its rich color and fragrance, 'Blue Paradise' is a popular choice in cottage gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Its vibrant hues and extended bloom season make it a standout feature in summer landscapes, especially when paired with other perennials.
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Family: Polemoniaceae
Height: 24 to 36 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Foliage color: Dark green, lance-shaped leaves
Flower color: Blue-violet, with a tendency to shift color depending on light conditions
Bloom time: Mid-summer to early fall
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadhead to encourage continuous blooms, cut back in fall
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirdsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
