We're offering you a up to 50 Lucky Dip Creeping Phlox Plants for £5.99, saving you up to 40% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £9.99 (correct as of 22.05.2025).

Hardy Perennials

Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata & douglasii) brings a dazzling carpet of colour to your garden each spring. These low-growing, mat-forming perennials are renowned for their resilience, making them a favourite for UK gardeners seeking effortless ground cover and vibrant displays.

• Botanical Group: Phlox subulata and Phlox douglasii cultivars
• Mature Size: Height to 15cm (6"), spreads up to 50cm (20")
• Flowering Period: Late spring, typically April–May
• Foliage: Evergreen, needle-like leaves provide year-round structure

Why Choose Creeping Phlox?

• Dense Coverage: Suppresses weeds and covers bare spots with lush growth.
• Kaleidoscopic Colour: Enjoy pinks, blues, reds, and whites from a blend of top varieties.
• Tough & Hardy: Withstands frost and thrives in exposed locations.
• Versatile Planting: Perfect for rockeries, slopes, low walls, borders, or gravel gardens.

Planting & Care Guide

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early autumn when soil is workable.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates slightly acidic to neutral pH.
• Sunlight: Requires full sun for best flowering; tolerates light shade.
• Irrigation: Water regularly after planting; once established, drought tolerant.
• Caring Tips: Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring if desired.

Your Lucky Dip Collection Includes

• A mix from: 'Candy Stripes', 'Pharaoh Red Eye', 'Pharaoh Blue Eye', 'Red Admiral', 'Drummonds Pink', 'Emerald Cushion Blue'. Specific varieties cannot be selected but every collection is designed for maximum impact.
• Supplied as healthy postiplug plants ready for immediate planting.

Garden Design Ideas

• Create colourful drifts along pathways or at the front of perennial borders.
• Cascade over low walls or edge raised beds for a dramatic effect.
• Pair with alpines like Aubrieta or Saxifraga for a classic rockery look.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Creeping Phlox?
  The ideal time is early spring or autumn while the soil is moist and workable.
• How quickly does Creeping Phlox spread?
  Creeping Phlox will establish within its first season and reach mature spread (up to 50cm) within 2–3 years under good conditions.
• What type of soil does it prefer?
  This plant thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Avoid waterlogged sites for best results.