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An exciting new groundcover sensation Phlox divaricata Blue Ribbons has tricolour foliage which is green and cream with resplendent reddish-pink edges which are particularly prominent during colder parts of the year. Leaves are simple in shape and borne all year round – adding colourful interest when this can be sparse in the garden.In summer, wonderful purple blue, sweetly scented flowers appear – drawing in both admiring eyes and a host of garden pollinators. Perfume is likened to a mix of cloves and vanilla – sure to delight the senses and ideal for planting near a pathway, in a pot or raised bed where you can get maximum benefit from this wonderful phlox variety. Phlox divaricata Blue Ribbons prefers a spot in well-drained soil in partial sun. A fully hardy, evergreen perennial, this robust and vigorous variety reaches a height of 30cm and spreads up to 50cm – giving you carpets of colourful foliage and flower all year.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Phlox divaricata ‘Blue Ribbons’ |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Groundcover phlox |
| Hardiness | H7 (-20°C and below) |
| Colour | Purple |
| Format | Young Plants |
| Position | Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.30 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.50 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Scented | Yes |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
