Phlox divaricata Blue Ribbons
Phlox divaricata Blue Ribbons
Phlox divaricata Blue Ribbons
Phlox divaricata Blue Ribbons
Phlox divaricata Blue Ribbons
Phlox divaricata Blue Ribbons
Phlox divaricata Blue Ribbons
Phlox divaricata Blue Ribbons
Phlox divaricata Blue Ribbons
Sweet William
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Description
Phlox divaricata 'Blue Ribbons' is an elegant woodland groundcover with cream and green variegated foliage, which brightens up areas of partial shade in spring. Its lightly-scented, lavender-blue flowers form a light cloud above a dense, almost evergreen carpet. This very hardy and easy-going perennial for damp shade is interesting for almost the entire year.
This phlox belongs to the Polemoniaceae family. It derives from the species Phlox divaricata, the woodland phlox, native to the open forests and damp meadows of eastern North America. It is a carpeting perennial plant.
'Blue Ribbons' is a horticultural selection resulting from a foliage mutation observed in cultivation and then stabilised, protected by plant breeders' rights. It was chosen for its more compact habit and its variegation, which is much more decorative than the classic green foliage of the species. The plant forms a low cushion 7 to 10 cm in height, from which flowering stems of 20 to 30 cm emerge in spring, for a spread of 40 to 50 cm. The creeping stems root where they touch the soil and gently widen the carpet, without being invasive. The narrow, elongated leaves are medium green, broadly edged with cream to pale yellow; in cold weather, young shoots may take on a pink tinge. Depending on the climate, the foliage remains more or less in winter (semi-evergreen).
From April to May, small star-shaped flowers 2 to 3 cm across, lavender-blue to violet-blue and lightly scented, gather in small clusters at the ends of the stems. 'Blue Ribbons' is very hardy, withstanding frosts down to -25°C in well-drained soil and is happy in humus-rich, moist soil in bright partial shade. Note that this plant does not like lime.
In the garden, Phlox divaricata 'Blue Ribbons' carpets a light woodland floor, borders and slightly shaded rockeries. It can be tucked at the foot of small shrubs or between hostas and ferns. It pairs particularly well with Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost', with its large silver leaves, and Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie', with its raspberry hues. It can also be mixed with Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash' and Tiarella 'Spring Symphony' to compose a carpet of variegated foliage and spring flowers.
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Phlox
divaricata
Blue Ribbons
Polemoniaceae
Sweet William
Armeria divaricata, Phlox vernalis
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Phlox divaricata 'Blue Ribbons' prefers rich, neutral to acidic, humus-bearing or peaty, moist, but well-drained soils. It is a plant of cool climates that suffers during hot, dry summers. It is best planted in partial shade and requires watering in summer. It needs no special care.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.