Portfolio Phlox True

About this plant

Portfolio Phlox True, a stunning Phlox hybrida Candy Cloud Blue cultivar, transforms any garden space with its prolific display of delicate, star-shaped flowers. Blooming vigorously from spring into early summer, this phlox creates a soft, cloud-like effect, draping beautifully over edges or spreading as a charming groundcover. Its compact, mounding habit and rich lavender-blue hues make it an exceptional choice for accentuating borders, enhancing cottage gardens, or adding a touch of elegance to patio containers and hanging baskets. The sweet, subtle fragrance further elevates its appeal, inviting closer admiration and contributing to a sensory garden experience. Known for its disease resistance and easy-care nature, Portfolio Phlox True is a low-maintenance perennial that delivers high impact. It thrives in well-drained soil and full to partial sun, providing reliable beauty year after year, making it a cut above for any discerning gardener.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Plant in well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry spells, especially in its first year, but avoid overwatering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new growth and a longer flowering period. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring for optimal performance. Generally pest and disease resistant.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.