Phlox ‘Blue Dark Eye’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Phlox ‘Blue Dark Eye’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Phlox ‘Blue Dark Eye’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with lavender-blue with a dark eye and flowering summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowering: Summer (July to September)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Bring soft colour and charm to your garden with this stunning set of three Phlox 'Fabulous Blue Dark Eye' plants. Part of the celebrated Fabulous series, this compact garden phlox produces abundant clusters of lavender-blue flowers, each with a distinctive darker eye at the centre. Flowering throughout summer, these plants are a magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinators, making them a wonderful addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.
The Fabulous series is prized for its neat, bushy habit and improved resistance to powdery mildew, meaning you can enjoy healthy foliage and vibrant blooms with minimal fuss. Perfectly suited to borders, cottage gardens, patio containers and mixed perennial beds, these hardy plants will return year after year with reliable colour.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Phlox paniculata 'Fabulous Blue Dark Eye' |
| Growth habit | Compact, Bushy, Upright |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Moist, Well-Drained, Fertile Soil |
| Flowering | Summer (July to September) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Cottage Gardens, Patio Containers, Mixed Perennial Beds |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Phlox ‘Blue Dark Eye’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from summer (july to september). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Phlox ‘Blue Dark Eye’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.