PHLOX divaricata 'Clouds of Perfume'
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PHLOX divaricata 'Clouds of Perfume'
Commonly known as Border phlox
Pale lavender-blue flowers in early summer. Semi-evergreen
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Attractive to butterflies -
Pests & Diseases
Stem eelworms, leaf gall, powdery mildew, leaf spot -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Blue
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
35cm (14in)
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HerbaceousSpreading, stem-rooting perennial with ovate, hairy leaves to 5cm (2in) long. produces open cymes of salverform flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) across with notched or unnotched petal lobes
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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