About
A mat-forming evergreen perennial to 12cm in height, with small, awl-shaped dark green leaves and pale pink flowers 1.5cm in width, with purplish-red eyes.
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
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesRock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. See phlox cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring. Propagate by basal cuttings spring or propagate by root cuttings in early autumn or winter.
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to phlox eelworm
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews