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Phlox subulata 'Fort Hill' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Phlox subulata 'Fort Hill'

Phlox subulata 'Fort Hill'

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Phlox
Family: Polemoniaceae

About this plant

A prostrate, mat-forming evergreen alpine with fine, green needle-like leaves and star-shaped rose-pink flowers in spring and summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandyClay

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will perform best in well-drained fertile soil in a sunny or dappled shade positon, prefering full sun and avoiding waterlogging. Can be trimmed back in autumn to rejuvenate and shape.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early spring

Pests

May be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworm

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersPatio ContainerGround CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

ConservatoryBog GardenOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years