Scarlet Flame Creeping Phlox – 5 Pack Of Pint Pots

Phlox subulata ‘Scarlet Flame’

A highly adaptable and very easy plant anyone can grow, the Scarlet Flame Creeping Phlox heralds the arrival of spring like no other flowering perennial groundcover plant. The dense carpets of evergreen foliage becomes literally SMOTHERED in late winter to early spring (South) or mid-spring (North) with deep pink flowers that have scarlet eyes. Absolutely stunning in mass plantings on embankments or in borders. We have this one and several other varieties covering a sunny embankment in our gardens. It’s one of those plants we always look forward to seeing it bloom…partly because of the flower show and partly because we know that spring has arrived!

Scarlet Flame Creeping Phlox is exceptionally easy to grow in a variety of soils. It prefers a moist but well-drained soil however grows well in sandy or gravely soils and tolerates hot, dry exposures better than most other Phlox species. As with so many other perennial plants, constantly soggy soils can be problematic. The best flowering is in full sun. Though not necessary, spent flower stems can be cut back or sheared to form a more dense carpet and possible rebloom. Plant with the top of the root ball even with ground level. Care and maintenance are minimal. Feed in spring with an organic plant food.