Phlox paniculata Bambini Primadonna Verpri

Phlox paniculata Bambini 'Primadonna' is part of a series of new generation dwarf Phlox: particularly compact, early-flowering and repeat flowering, it produces large, brightly coloured displays. This variety does not exceed 25 cm (10in) in all directions and offers intensely pink-violet flowers. Its dense and bushy foliage, which is deep green, is resistant to mildew.  It is ideal in pots or hanging baskets, as well as in garden borders. It thrives in full sun or partial shade.

Phlox paniculata Bambini 'Primadonna' is the result of 10 years of selective breeding. It belongs to the family of Polemoniaceae. It is a perennial plant with a woody stem forming a small dense clump of leafy stems. The stems, stiff and sturdy, are covered with dark green, but vibrant leaves measuring 10 cm (4in) in length, are lanceolate to ovate. The flowers appear in early July, before that of other varieties, and continue until September, provided that faded inflorescences are removed. The small flowers have a tubular corolla, which is pink-violet in colour. They are grouped at the end of the stems in dense and globular panicles, slightly fragrant, whose weight barely bends the very short stems. The flowering is melliferous and nectariferous.

This Phlox paniculata appreciates a sunny location, although it tolerates some shade. Its exceptionally compact size makes it a good plant for foreground planting in borders, edging, and of course, containers in all gardens, even the smallest ones. In romantic-inspired flowerbeds or cottage gardens, phlox offer a long and generous flowering period. They go well with flowers of different, lighter shapes, such as Liatris spicata, Heleniums. Mix different varieties from the Bambini series together in borders. Also consider small daylilies, miniature roses, and dwarf Asters, small ornamental garlics.