About
Phlox subulata 'Oakington Blue Eyes', moss phlox 'Oakington Blue Eyes', is a prostrate, mat-forming, evergreen alpine producing fine, green, needle-like leaves and star-shaped, lavender-blue flowers with small, dark-blue markings in the centre in spring and summer. An outstanding blue-flowered selection for a sunny, well-drained rock garden.
About the genus
Phlox are evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs with simple leaves and salver-shaped or flat-faced flowers in terminal clusters, ranging from compact alpines to tall border perennials. Popular and reliable garden plants.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
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, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. See phlox cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworm
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Powdery mildews and leaf spot