Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'

Also Known As

Blue Paradise Tall Garden Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

4a-10b

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Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' plant details

Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, mildew-resistant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' is a lovely, mildew-resistant cultivar from Piet Oudolf with spicy vanilla-clove fragrance from lavender-blue flowers on stems two to three feet tall. Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil with even moisture in full sun to part shade. Popular with hummingbirds and butterflies.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Brigitta considers this the best blue Phlox with subtle color changes as the flowers age our plants in the garden have stayed remarkably clean and flower for an exceptionally long time. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Among the bluest! Another one of the so-called 'changeling' phlox, whose flower color changes markedly according to differing light conditions. The flowers are a medium purple by day, but change to a bright violet-blue at dusk and dawn, and during cloudy days. In these conditions, it is the closest to true deep blue that I know of. Planting it in part shade will cause the deep color to linger longer through the day. Introduced by Piet Oudolf in 1990.

By: Summersweet Gardens at Perennial Pleasures

Blue, white ; red, these showy ; fragrant perennials produce their lavender-blue flowers with a white eye and red center from mid to late summer; great choice for cutting, hummingbirds, butterflies, or fragrance. Sun/Med

By: Forestfarm

A particularly striking selection from Piet Oudolf. The coloring appears as a pure indigo blue in the morning or evening light, but in midday sun, takes on purplish tones. 3'.