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Highlights

Rich Carpets of Colour – Spreading evergreen perennials provide vibrant ground cover and suppress weeds.
Year-Round Green Foliage – Enjoy lush structure and interest in your garden throughout every season.
Abundant Spring Blooms – Produces a mass of flowers from April to June for long-lasting colour.
Low Maintenance & Versatile – Thrives in borders, under trees, along paths, or on banks and slopes.
5 Distinct Varieties Included – 'Candy Stripe', 'Emerald Cushion', 'Emerald Pink', 'Fort Hill', and 'McDaniel's Cushion'.
Quick to Establish – Supplied as Postiplugs, ready to root and flourish in your garden.
Hardy & Reliable – Tolerates UK winters and adapts well to most soils with good drainage.
Ideal for Sun or Partial Shade – Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade for flexible planting.

We're offering you a Mixed Creeping Phlox Plants for £6.99, saving you up to 30% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £9.99 (correct as of 21.04.2026).

Rich Carpets of Colour

Transform your garden with Mixed Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata), a hardy perennial ground cover renowned for its dense carpets of colour and evergreen foliage. These mat-forming plants are a gardener’s favourite for brightening up borders, rockeries, slopes, and path edges while keeping weeds at bay.

Why Choose Creeping Phlox?

Seasonal Colour: Enjoy a spectacular floral display from April to June with masses of star-shaped blooms in pinks, whites, and lilacs.
Evergreen Structure: Retains lush green needle-like leaves all year, adding visual interest even when not in flower.
Disease Resistant & Hardy: Withstands cold UK winters (hardy down to -20B0C) and tolerates exposed sites.
Cultivar Mix: Includes five premium varieties: 'Candy Stripe', 'Emerald Cushion', 'Emerald Pink', 'Fort Hill', and 'McDaniel's Cushion'—each selected for unique colour impact.

Growing Guide

Planting Time: Best planted from early spring to early autumn when soil is workable.
Location: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade. Ideal for well-drained soils; avoid waterlogged spots.
Soil: Thrives in neutral to slightly acidic soils. Add grit or sand if your soil is heavy clay.
Mature Size: Grows up to 10-15cm tall with a spread of up to 50cm per plant over several years.

Caring for Your Phlox

Irrigation: Water regularly during the first growing season. Once established, phlox is drought tolerant.
Pruning: Trim lightly after flowering to encourage denser growth and more blooms next season.
Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring for best results.
Pests & Diseases: Generally pest-free and low maintenance; avoid overhead watering to reduce mildew risk.

Perfect For...

Borders, rock gardens, slopes, banks, and containers.
Pairing with spring bulbs like tulips or daffodils for layered displays.
Cascading over walls or softening path edges with vibrant colour.

FAQs

When is the best time to plant Creeping Phlox?
The ideal time is between early spring and early autumn when the soil is workable and not frozen.
How fast does it spread?
Creeping Phlox establishes quickly—expect noticeable spreading within the first year and full coverage within 2-3 years under ideal conditions.
What type of soil does it prefer?
This plant thrives in well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil. Heavy clay soils should be improved with grit or compost before planting.