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Phlox subulata 'Red Wing'

Also called Creeping Phlox, Alpine Phlox


 Suitable Substitutions for Phlox subulata 'Red Wing'

Phlox subulata 'Millstream Daphne'

Phlox subulata 'Millstream Daphne'

Moss Phlox

Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue'

Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue'

Moss Phlox

Phlox subulata 'White Delight'

Phlox subulata 'White Delight'

Moss Phlox

Phlox subulata 'Emerald Pink'

Phlox subulata 'Emerald Pink'

Moss Phlox

 
Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens

Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens

More About Phlox subulata 'Red Wing'

  • Spreading, low, mounding habit
  • Pinkish-crimson flowers with a deep red eyezone
  • Blooms appear just above the foliage
  • Semi-evergreen foliage with dark green, needle-like leaves
  • Plant them in mass to form a low, carpet-like, ground cover
  • Creeps over rocks or retaining walls
  • Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

Zone:

3

Height:

8-12 cm

Spread:

45-50 cm

Colour:

Pink
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Moss Phlox Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grows best a humus, well-drained soil, with medium moisture, in partial shade, however, it will tolerate a shadier site. It is drought tolerant once established. Shear back after flowering to improve the overall appearance and to perhaps encourage new flowers throughout the summer. Provide good air circulation when choosing a location for this species to reduce the potential of powdery mildew. It is best to not prune in the fall and cleanup winter, damaged foliage in the spring.


Phlox subulata 'Red Wing' Characteristics

Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Evergreen
Ground cover
Ground cover
Rock garden
Rock garden

Soil Moisture

Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils

Growth Rate

Medium

Flowering Time

Spring
Lt. Spr-Sum

Habit

Compact
Mounding

Foliage Color

Green

Landscape uses

Border/edging
Rooftop (extensive)