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Cloudburst Phlox

Phlox 'Cloudburst'

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Cloudburst Phlox (Phlox 'Cloudburst') at Wallitsch Garden Center

Cloudburst Phlox flowers

Cloudburst Phlox flowers

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Cloudburst Phlox (Phlox 'Cloudburst') at Wallitsch Garden Center

Cloudburst Phlox flowers

Cloudburst Phlox flowers

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Height:  28 inches

Spacing:  3 feet

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade 

Hardiness Zone:  4

Brand:  Proven Winners

Description:

An early blooming phlox with a broad, mounding, billowy habit; lavender-purple flowers have bright pink eyes; blooms profusely all summer long; great for borders or in containers; foliage is disease resistant

Ornamental Features

Cloudburst Phlox features showy lavender star-shaped flowers with hot pink eyes at the ends of the stems from early to late summer, which emerge from distinctive deep purple flower buds. Its small narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Cloudburst Phlox is an herbaceous perennial with a mounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Cloudburst Phlox is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Rock/Alpine Gardens
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Groundcover
  • Container Planting
  • Hanging Baskets

Planting & Growing

Cloudburst Phlox will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 3 feet apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 1 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Cloudburst Phlox is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor containers and hanging baskets. It can be used either as 'filler' or as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, depending on the height and form of the other plants used in the container planting. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Massing  Rock  Edging  Garden  Groundcover  Container  Basket 
Applications
Flowers  Texture  Attracts Wildlife 
Ornamental Features

Disclaimer - This Plant Finder tool is an online resource representing many of the varieties that we carry over the course of the season, and is intended for informational purposes only. Inventory varies seasonally, so we cannot guarantee that every plant will be in stock at all times - please contact the store directly for availability. Additionally, the Plant Finder tool does not include our entire inventory of plants, so be sure to visit our store to see varieties that may not be represented on this list.

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