About
Red Admiral' is a compact evergreen perennial to 15cm in height, forming a mat of small, dark green, awl-shaped leaves. Flowers rich deep crimson, 1.5cm in width, 1-3 at the ends of the stems, in late spring and early summer.
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, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. See phlox cultivation for further advice
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by taking softwood cuttings of non-flowering stems in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot