Phlox subulata ‘Fabulous Dark Blue Center' - brumarele taratoare

Phlox subulata ‘Fabulous Dark Blue Center’ is a perennial garden plant, highly valued for its abundant flowering and spectacular compact floral carpet appearance. Its small, star-shaped flowers in bright shades, highlighted by a more intense blue-violet center, create a delicate yet very attractive effect, ideal for rock gardens, borders, slopes, or sunny planters. It is an excellent choice for those who want a low, hardy plant that is easy to integrate into spring arrangements with a neat and colorful look.

🌱 Botanical characteristics:

• Family: Polemoniaceae
• Plant type: perennial garden plant, decorative for its flowers and groundcover habit
• Habit: compact, low, with dense growth and lateral spreading
• Leaves: fine, narrow, green, evergreen or semi-evergreen in mild winters
• Flowers: small, star-shaped, very numerous, with light shades and a more intense blue-violet center
• General appearance: forms dense cushions and decorative floral carpets, ideal for sunny areas

💧 Growing and care conditions:

• Light: prefers full sun; flowering is more abundant in very bright locations
• Watering: moderate; after establishment, tolerates short dry periods well
• Substrate: well-drained, light, even sandy or rocky; does not like heavy, permanently wet soils
• Humidity: prefers moderate humidity, without water stagnation at the roots
• Temperature: suitable for outdoor growth under normal garden conditions
• Maintenance: can be lightly pruned after flowering to maintain a compact and tidy appearance
• Frost resistance: down to approximately -25 / -30°C, under good conditions and with protection; in pots requires winter shelter.

✨ What makes it special:

• stands out for its abundant flowering and dense floral carpet effect
• the contrast between the bright petals and the more intensely colored center gives it a unique charm
• ideal for rock gardens, borders, slopes, low walls, or sunny planters
• low maintenance once the plant is established
• brings color and freshness to the garden from early spring

📌 Note: Depending on the season, the plant may be delivered with or without flowers, and the density of foliage, number of buds, or intensity of flowering may vary. After transport, some tips or superficial parts may show minor handling marks or slight dehydration. These aspects are normal for a creeping garden plant and do not affect the plant’s viability.

Phlox subulata is an excellent choice for those who want a hardy and spectacular perennial groundcover plant, bringing delicacy and natural brightness to any sunny corner of the garden.

Height including pot 15 cm