About
A semi-evergreen, mat-forming perennial to 15cm high with short stems clothed in small, oval leaves and open clusters of narrow-lobed, pale-eyed, pink flowers with a darker pink stripe down the centre of each petal.
About the genus
Phlox may be evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and salver-shaped flowers in terminal clusters
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Sand, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. See phlox cultivation for further advice
PruningTrim back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews, leafy gall and leaf spot