About
A prostrate, mat-forming evergreen alpine with ith dark green needle-like leaves. Dark pink-red flowers with a darker red centre appear in the spring and 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 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, Rock 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 softwood cuttings in early spring. Detach rooted pieces of stem in spring or early autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to eelworm (leaf and bud) and eelworm (stem and bulb)
Disease resistanceMaybe susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew