38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Phlox subulata
Creeping Phlox
$15
15cm Pot
Mature height:
10 - 15 cm
Mature width:
30 - 50 cm
A low-growing, mat-forming perennial with needle-like, evergreen foliage. In spring, it is completely smothered in a breathtaking, solid sheet of star-shaped, bright pink, purple, or white flowers.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Well-drained, poor, sandy, or rocky gravelly soil.
Sunlight
Full sun is essential for a dense mat and maximum bloom.
Flower
Breathtaking, solid sheet of star-shaped Pink, Purple or White spring flowers.
Care & Maintenance
Phlox subulata is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that provides stunning, carpet-like, early-season floral displays.
• Trim back after flowering to maintain compact shape.
• Plant in sunny, well-draining, and rocky garden soil.
• Very drought-tolerant once established in the ground.
• Hardy against frost and cold Central Otago winds.
Common Uses for
Phlox subulata
01
Mass Groundcover
Forms a massive, colourful, floral carpet across sunny, dry garden banks.
02
Rockery Cascade
Spills gracefully over stone retaining walls or down rocky faces in colour.
03
Sunny Border Edge
Outlines paths with a soft, vibrant, long-flowering structural ribbon.
04
Xeriscape Filler
Provides reliable, high-impact, low-maintenance cover in dry garden zones.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only