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northern phlox

Phlox adsurgens

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Genus: Phlox
Family: Polemoniaceae

About this plant

A semi-evergreen perennial with a prostrate habit, forming a mat to 25cm high, with glossy, ovate to rounded green leaves. In late spring and early summer, produces clusters of star-shaped flowers to 2.5cm across, rich pink with paler central eyes, at the tips of flowering stems

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers humus-rich, moist but well drained soil in partial or dappled shade, but will also grow in poorer soils and will tolerate some direct sun

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, by softwood cuttings in spring, or by root cuttings in early autumn or winter

Pests

May be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworms

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, leafy gall and leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenPond MarginsConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years