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Phlox divaricata Dirigo Ice

Phlox divaricata Dirigo Ice
Sweet William

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Flower installed beginning of April, seems to want to settle and already some flowers...

Isabelle, 01/05/2023

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The Phlox divaricata 'Dirigo Ice' is a small perennial, with semi-evergreen foliage, very floriferous, forming a carpet of fragrant flowers, bluish-white with a very pale violet heart.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Phlox divaricata or canadensis 'Dirigo Ice' is a small perennial with semi-evergreen foliage, very floriferous, forming a carpet of fragrant flowers, bluish-white with a pale violet heart.

This ground cover variety of Phlox develops short stems that root easily on the ground, reaching 30-35cm (12-14in) in height when mature. It has dark green, linear, lanceolate leaves, finely downy. In May-June, numerous stems with terminal corymbs bear 8 to 10 flowers, a lilac-white corolla, and a very pale violet centre.

Originally from North America, the Phlox divaricata 'Dirigo Ice' likes fresh, humus-bearing, well-drained, non-chalky soil and full sun. Add compost when planting mulch the soil to keep it cool, and prune the faded flowers to prevent powdery mildew.

The Phlox divaricata 'Dirigo Ice' is used in rock gardens, borders, or in containers in association with creeping veronicas, aubrietas, or at the base of bush roses.

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Phlox divaricata Dirigo Ice (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to June
Flower size 2 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, floral
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Phlox

Species

divaricata

Cultivar

Dirigo Ice

Family

Polemoniaceae

Other common names

Sweet William

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Plant the Phlox divaricata 'Dirigo Ice' with a spacing of 40cm (16in), in a humus-bearing, moist and well-drained soil. Even though it tolerates partial shade, it will flower better in a very sunny spot and will fill the garden with fragrance. Trim the faded stems as they appear.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, drained and humus-bearing

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the faded flowers with shears, cutting them back at the end of the flowering season.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to July
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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