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Red Wings Creeping Phlox Plant

11.99
  • - Creeping Phlox, Moss Pinks
  • - Height: 6-8 inches
  • - Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: April-June
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Red Wings Creeping Phlox Plant
Plant Features

Red Wings Phlox Plant is covered with star-shaped deep crimson flowers with dark red centers above a carpet of semi-evergreen foliage. Our coastal gardeners absolutely love this red color against sandy-colored, salty soil. Known to attract butterflies, this is a must for every garden!

Our Phlox Plants are carefully cultivated without harmful pesticides, ensuring they are a safe and colorful addition to your garden. Guaranteed to arrive healthy and ready to thrive!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Best planted in spring or fall for optimal root establishment
  • - Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for mature growth and air circulation

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
  • - Prefers rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water deeply when first planted, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged
  • - Once established, water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain moisture

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote vigorous growth and blooming
  • - Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can lead to weak stems and fewer blooms

Pruning and Training:

  • - Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season
  • - Cut back the plant in late fall or early spring to promote fresh growth for the next season

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Phlox can be prone to powdery mildew; ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering
  • - Monitor for aphids and spider mites, which may appear in warm conditions

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms from mid-summer to early fall with clusters of fragrant flowers in shades of pink, purple, white, and red

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, tolerates both hot summers and cold winters

Companion Plants for Phlox:

  • - Echinacea: Complements Phlox with its bright, daisy-like flowers and pollinator appeal
  • - Achillea: Adds delicate flower clusters that pair beautifully with Phlox’s colorful blooms
  • - Coreopsis: Provides bright yellow flowers that create a vibrant contrast with Phlox’s hues
  • - Rudbeckia: Offers bold yellow blooms that enhance the summer display of Phlox
  • - Salvia: Adds vertical spikes of blue or purple to contrast with Phlox’s rounded flower clusters
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 6+ hours
Soil Moisture Moist to Dry
Soil Properties Well-drained
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Short
Mature Spread 16-18 inches
Habit Mounded
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Styles Container Garden, English Garden, Japanese Garden, Rock Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Ground Cover
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Hybrid
Tolerates Sandy soil
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Low

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Happy buyer

All the Red Wings Pholox plants are so healthy. This is my second year and I will be back.

From Viola | June 06, 2014


Good plants, fast service

We've actually had two different orders recently from GrowJoy, Pink Dianthus plants about six weeks ago, and more recently the Red Wings Phlox. The Dianthus package arrived partly damaged in handling, but because of the individual pot GrowJoy packed them in, all of the Dianthus survived and seem now to be thriving, putting out bright blossoms in the late August coolness of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Our second order, of the Phlox, arrived within a few days of our ordering. This box was undamaged and as soon as we planted the Phlox on the border of a flagstone walkway, they seemed to spread a little,  no doubt glad to be out of the box. I have no idea if there will be blooms, as we're pretty late in the season planting them, but they look good. I think you can probably find plants a little cheaper on the online and local markets, but our experience, just based on two orders, is that for consistency, vibrancy and good service, GrowJoy is a first-rate house to deal with. Their folks have given us good advice and support, and I'm sure we'll be doing business with them for a long time.

From John | August 23, 2012


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