Phlox paniculata Bambini Sweet Tart Versweta

Phlox paniculata Bambini 'Sweet Tart' belongs to a series of miniature phlox developed for their compactness, abundance of flowers, and vibrant colours. This variety does not exceed 25 cm (10in) in all directions, but it produces large clusters of flowers which are bright pink, close to fuchsia pink. Its foliage, dense and bushy, in a deep green shade, and is resistant to mildew. It is ideal for pots or hanging baskets, as well as for garden borders. It thrives in full sun or partial shade.

Phlox paniculata Bambini 'Sweet Tart' is the result of 10 years of selective breeding. It belongs to the family of Polemoniaceae. It is a perennial plant with a woody stump forming a small dense clump of leafy stems. The stems, stiff and sturdy, are covered with dark green, yet vibrant, leaves measuring 10 cm (4in) in length, lanceolate to ovate. The flowering begins in early July, before that of other varieties, and continues until September, provided that faded inflorescences are removed. The small flowers have a tubular corolla, in a bright pink colour. They are clustered 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 subject for foregrounds of flowerbeds, borders, and of course, containers in all gardens, even the smallest ones. In romantically-inspired flowerbeds or cottage gardens, phlox offer a long and generous flowering period. They go well with flowers of different shapes, including lighter ones such as Liatris spicata, Heleniums. Mix different varieties of the Bambini series together in borders. Also consider small daylilies, miniature roses, and dwarf Asters, as well as small ornamental garlics.