Phlox divaricata 'Clouds of Perfume'
sweet william 'Clouds of Perfume'
A semi-evergreen perennial to 30cm in height, with trailing, rooting stems, hairy oval leaves and loose clusters of fragrant, pale lavender-blue flowers, 2-3cm across appearing in early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Phlox may be evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and salver-shaped flowers in terminal clusters
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, fertile soil , ideally in partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by taking softwood cuttings of non-flowering stems in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free, though may be susceptible to grazing by rabbits
Diseases
Susceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot
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