Overview
Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Phlox, part of the Polemoniaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1-1.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds. It is native to Eastern United States.
About
Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' is a bushy, herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Phlox in the Polemoniaceae family. This deciduous plant reaches a height of 1 to 1.5 metres with a spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, typically taking 2 to 5 years to reach its full size. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for west-, south-, or east-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. 'Blue Paradise' prefers moist but well-drained soils of chalk, clay, or loam with acid, alkaline, or neutral pH, and it offers seasonal interest throughout spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
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.
Wikipedia contributors, "Phlox", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Phlox
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Phlox
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Eastern United States
- Fragrance
- Mildly fragrant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'
- Cultivation
- Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Stake if necessary to support tall stems.
- Pruning
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming. Cut back stems to ground level after flowering to promote healthy growth next season.
- Propagation
- Division in early spring, Root cuttings in winter
- Pest resistance
- Stem and bulb eelworm
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'?
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Stake if necessary to support tall stems.
Where is the best place to plant Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'?
Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' need?
Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay and loam. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'?
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming. Cut back stems to ground level after flowering to promote healthy growth next season.
How big does Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' grow?
Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' reaches a height of 1-1.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' hardy in the UK?
Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'?
Division in early spring, Root cuttings in winter.
More in the Phlox genus
- Phlox 'David'
- Phlox 'Mount Fuji'
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- Phlox paniculata 'Nirvana'Garden Phlox
- Phlox × arendsiiGarden phlox
- Phlox × arendsii 'Anja'
- Phlox × arendsii 'Hilda'
- Phlox × arendsii 'Laphamii'
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