Phlox (S) 'Fabulous Blue Dark Center' - P9

Description
The Moss phlox 'Fabulous Blue Dark Center' (Phlox subulata) is a cushion-forming, winter-green perennial that forms blue flowers arranged in umbels from April to May. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and grows to a width of approx. 35 cm. The Moss phlox 'Fabulous Blue Dark Center' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * wintergreen

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Moss phlox 'Fabulous Blue Dark Center' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Moss phlox 'Fabulous Blue Dark Center' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cushion-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Moss phlox 'Fabulous Blue Dark Center' sets beautiful accents together with: Caucasian goose cress.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
Phlox subulata 'Fabulous Blue Dark Center' forms blue flowers arranged in umbels from April.

Use
Group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture, ground cover