Candy Cloud™ Blue Phlox

Light Needs

Full Sun

(At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

15-18 Inches

Mature Spread

18-24 Inches

Growing Zones

3 to 8

Candy Cloud™ Blue Phlox forms a tight mound covered in true-blue flowers in spring. Phlox hybrida 'Balcloudlue' reaches 14–16 inches tall and 14–16 inches wide, then smothers the foliage in bright blue flowers that read from the street. Compared with softer-toned blues that fade into the background, this variety holds its color presence even when used as edging or in mass. We often use it when a design needs a cool-toned anchor that still feels bold.

The low mound stays neat, which makes it dependable as a front-of-border repeat plant and a crisp line along walkways. The spring bloom is a pollinator draw, bringing in bees and butterflies when early forage is valuable, and hummingbirds may visit as well. Use it to cool down hot color schemes, weave it through rock gardens, or plant it in drifts to create a unified band that ties separate garden areas together. In containers, it acts as a filler that quickly rounds out the pot while letting taller accents take center stage.

Candy Cloud™ Blue Phlox Care

Grow Candy Cloud™ Blue Phlox in full sun to part sun for the strongest bloom and the most compact mound. Plant with the crown level to the soil surface and settle the backfill firmly around the roots so the plant doesn’t shift after watering. Choose a well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of 6.0–7.0; sites that stay soggy can reduce vigor. Water thoroughly at planting, then keep moisture steady while the plant establishes—after that, water when the top 1–2 inches of soil have dried. Apply a balanced fertilizer once a month during active growth to support dense growth and a strong spring show.

After flowering, shear back the spent bloom layer and lightly reshape the mound to keep it crisp. If growth becomes crowded over time, thin a few stems to improve airflow and keep foliage looking clean.

Candy Cloud™ Blue Phlox Spacing

Space plants 16–18 inches apart so each mound can fill out fully without compressing neighboring plants. For containers, start with a 12–14 inch pot for one plant, or use a wider bowl planter to create a broader “blue cloud” effect in spring. Pair it with yarrow (Achillea), lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina), and coneflower (Echinacea) for contrasting texture and a handoff of interest as the season moves forward.

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