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Red Creeping Phlox
Red Creeping Phlox
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| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Deciduous |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun, Partial |
| Soil Condition | Dry, Well Drained |
| Bloom Season | Spring |
| Bloom Color | Pink, Red |
| Mature Height | 0 - 1ft |
| Growth Rate | Medium-growing |
| Planting Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Description
Phlox subulata ‘Red’ / ‘Scarlet Flame’ (Red Creeping Phlox)
Red Creeping Phlox is a spring‑blooming evergreen groundcover that solves the problem of dull, hard‑to‑plant sunny slopes and rocky areas. Its fiery red‑pink flowers create a dramatic carpet of color each spring, while its dense, low‑growing foliage helps stabilize soil and suppress weeds. This variety thrives in full sun, spreads 12 to 18 inches, and performs beautifully in tough, dry locations.
Key Features
• Bold red‑pink spring bloom
• Evergreen foliage for year‑round texture
• Thrives in full sun
• Excellent for erosion control
• Low‑maintenance and drought‑tolerant
• Forms dense, weed‑suppressing mats
Common Questions
• What problem does Red Creeping Phlox solve?
It adds bold, dramatic color to sunny slopes and rocky areas while helping stabilize soil.
• Is it good for beginners?
Yes. It’s easy to grow and thrives in tough, sunny locations.
• Will it grow in full sun?
Yes. Full sun produces the strongest red color and tightest growth.
• How fast does it spread?
It spreads 12 to 18 inches wide, expanding more each year.
• Is it drought tolerant?
Once established, it thrives in dry, rocky soils.
Plant Characteristics
• Height: Low, mat‑forming
• Spread: 12–18 inches
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Flowers: Fiery red‑pink
• Bloom Time: Spring
Planting & Care
• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart
• Soil: Well‑drained; thrives in rocky or sandy soils
• Light: Full sun
• Watering: Low once established
• Care: Clip spent blooms, lightly fertilize after flowering, water well after feeding
Seasonal Notes
• Evergreen foliage
• Fiery red‑pink spring bloom
• Heat‑ and drought‑tolerant once established
Ideal Uses
• Rock gardens
• Retaining walls
• Sunny slopes and banks
• Pathway edging
• Containers
Explore more options in our Sun‑Loving Groundcovers collection, including Creeping Thyme, a fragrant, drought‑tolerant companion that pairs beautifully with Red Creeping Phlox on sunny slopes and pathways.
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Bring bold, fiery spring color to your landscape with Red Creeping Phlox, available in pint‑size pots at Greenwood Nursery.
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• Available Sizes: Pint‑size pots
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Orders containing only hard goods generally ship right away
as the inventory allows. Those items ship year-round and generally within one
week.
When ordering plants during fall or spring shipping, we will
set your order for the next available shipping week appropriate for your
location. April and May are our busiest months, and sometimes shipping delays
happen. Plants may be processed later than scheduled or the shipping department may get behind. This is not the norm, but it does sometimes happen. Please bear with us if this happens.
Our bare-root (field-grown) trees and shrubs typically arrive at the facility for shipping in November, December, and January (for fall shipping) and in February, March, April, and May (for spring shipping).
An example of month-by-month shipping would be as follows, as plants are available:
January - zones 9 - 10
February - zones 8 - 10
March - zones 7 - 10
April - zones 6 - 10
May - zones 5 - 9
June - zones 3 - 8
July - zones 3 - 7
August - zones 4 - 7
September - zones 5 - 8
October - zones 5 (some areas) - 9
November - zones 6 (some areas) - 10
December - zones 8 - 10
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Growing Zones 4-8
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