Overview
Phlox subulata Fabulous Dark Rose Eye ('Flophfadr') (Fabulous Series) is a clump forming, matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Phlox, part of the Polemoniaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Phlox subulata Fabulous Dark Rose Eye ('Flophfadr') (Fabulous Series) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds, garden edging and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Phlox subulata the creeping phlox, moss phlox, moss pink or mountain phlox, is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae, native to the eastern and central United States, and widely cultivated.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Phlox
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Phlox subulata Fabulous Dark Rose Eye ('Flophfadr') (Fabulous Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Phlox subulata Fabulous Dark Rose Eye ('Flophfadr') (Fabulous Series)
- Propagation
- Division in autumn or spring, Basal cuttings in spring, Root cuttings in early autumn or winter
- Pest resistance
- Stem and bulb eelworm, Phlox eelworm
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Grey moulds, Leafy gall, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Phlox subulata Fabulous Dark Rose Eye ('Flophfadr') (Fabulous Series)?
Phlox subulata Fabulous Dark Rose Eye ('Flophfadr') (Fabulous Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Phlox subulata Fabulous Dark Rose Eye ('Flophfadr') (Fabulous Series) need?
Phlox subulata Fabulous Dark Rose Eye ('Flophfadr') (Fabulous Series) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Phlox subulata Fabulous Dark Rose Eye ('Flophfadr') (Fabulous Series) hardy in the UK?
Phlox subulata Fabulous Dark Rose Eye ('Flophfadr') (Fabulous Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Phlox subulata Fabulous Dark Rose Eye ('Flophfadr') (Fabulous Series)?
Division in autumn or spring, Basal cuttings in spring, Root cuttings in early autumn or winter.
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