Phlox paniculata White Eye Flame

Phlox paniculata 'White Eye Flame' is a recent cultivar of Phlox paniculata. The particular compact habit makes it stand out.  It forms a very dense plant, producing an abundance of flowers with white petals, arranged in a star shape around a vibrant magenta pink neck. They stand out well against the beautiful dark green, glossy and healthy foliage. The plant is adorned with large fragrant clusters throughout the summer in moist and fertile soil. This small phlox is an accommodating perennial, resistant to diseases. It is easy to grow and particularly suitable for borders, adding beauty to the front of flower beds as well as containers.

Phlox paniculata 'White Eye Flame' belongs to the family Polemoniaceae. It is a low-growing perennial herbaceous plant, with a woody stump, forming a dense and compact clump of leafy stems not exceeding 45 cm (18in) in height and 30 cm (12in) in width. The stiff and sturdy stems are covered with single, ovate and lanceolate leaves of a dark green, glossy appearance. Flowering begins in mid-July, at the height of summer, and continues until September, provided faded inflorescences are removed. The small flowers, measuring 1.5 to 2.5 cm (1in) in diameter, have a tubular corolla of a white colour with a magenta pink throat that is visible from afar. They are grouped at the tips of the erect, dense and round panicles measuring 15 cm (6in) in diameter, which are pleasantly fragrant. The flowering is attractive to bees and provides nectar. Under good growing conditions, phlox establish themselves very well in the garden.

Phlox paniculata are popular perennial plants in ornamental gardens, as their legendary simplicity and generosity are almost unmatched in perennial beds. They combine well with 'Mohawk' Monardas or 'Wirral Supreme' Daisies. 'White Eye Flame' Phlox can be paired with dwarf asters (Aster dumosus), intense blue buglosses, or white flowers of miniature roses, creating a very elegant ensemble. Dwarf phlox make good companions for ageratums, peonies, and daisies, all of which are very easy to grow. This small variety is a top-notch perennial for brightening up flower pots that adorn balconies and patios.