Phlox Violet Pinwheels
Phlox 'Violet Pinwheels' photo courtesy of Walters Gardens

Hybrid Creeping Phlox

'Violet Pinwheels' is a groundcover Phlox hybrid that behaves similarly to Phlox subulata, but with a more intense flower colour than you would expect from the classic varieties. Violet purple flowers nearly glow with intensity when it is in bloom. The notched, upturned petals look like tiny pinwheels, especially with movement from the wind. This groundcover Phlox grows lower to the ground, spreads slowly, and is more restrained than many of the subulata types. Perfect for rock gardens or the front of the border. From Jim Ault at Chicagoland Grows®.

  • Height: 10-13 cm (4-5 in)
  • Spread: 60-90 cm (2-3 ft)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-8
  • Sun or Shade: full sun
  • Bloom Time: mid to late spring
  • Leaf Colour: green
  • Bloom Colour: violet purple
  • Nature Attraction: bees and butterflies

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Creeping phlox is a versatile, easy to grow groundcover for full sun. Gritty, neutral soils are prefered and good drainage is essential. It's a good idea to shear this plant back and clean up any dead foliage in early summer, just after it's finished blooming. This will produce denser foliage and will encourage it to rebloom. Divisions can be made every few years in summer.

Specials

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