Phlox div. 'Clouds of Perfume'

About

Phlox div. 'Clouds of Perfume' is a named cultivar of Phlox in the Polemoniaceae family, derived from the diverse North American genus Phlox. It produces its flowers from June to September. Plants in this genus are found across a wide range of habitats and many members are scented. The cultivar name suggests emphasis on floral scent, so expect a cultivar selected with fragrance in mind.

About the genus

Phlox is a genus of 68 species of perennial and annual plants in the family Polemoniaceae. They are found mostly in North America in diverse habitats from alpine tundra to open woodland and prairie. Some flower in spring, others in summer and fall.

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In the garden

Phlox div. 'Clouds of Perfume' belongs to the genus Phlox (family Polemoniaceae), a group of about 68 species that occur mainly in North America across habitats from alpine tundra to open woodland and prairie. Garden selections of Phlox span a range of flowering times and forms; cultivars carrying cultivar names often highlight particular traits such as flower form or scent. Position this cultivar where it will receive plenty of summer light to support flowering from June to September and to allow any scent to be most apparent on warm days. Aim for a free-draining, moderately fertile soil; plants from this genus perform best where roots are not waterlogged. A site with good air movement reduces the risk of foliar disease on summer-flowering plants. Use Phlox div. 'Clouds of Perfume' in summer herbaceous borders, in mixed perennial beds or in containers placed where its blooms and fragrance can be enjoyed. Deadhead spent flowers through the season to encourage continued bloom and tidy appearance. Expect a season of interest running from June to September, when the cultivar will produce the flowering display implied by its name.

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