About
Phlox subulata 'Seraph' is a prostrate, cushion-forming moss phlox reaching 5�10 cm, producing a low, spreading carpet of fine, needle-like foliage and profuse, five-petalled flowers that completely smother the mat in mid to late spring. A rewarding and reliable alpine phlox 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.
Plant details
Suggested usesRock gardens, walls, bank planting, ground cover
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in full sun
PruningTrim lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape
PropagationDivision in autumn or spring. Softwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free. Rot in waterlogged conditions