Phlox Douglasii Rosea | 9cm Pot

An early summer flowering semi-evergreen perennial. Position: full sun or lightly dappled shade Soil: humus-rich, moist but freely draining soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Hardiness: fully hardy A delightful, floriferous creeping semi-evergreen perennial, perfect for scrambling through dry gravel beds, rock gardens, banks, walls, borders or frothing over the edges of pots and containers. ‘Rosea’ has tiny, 5-petalled blooms in delicate shades of white and pinkish purple that emerge from tightly formed buds. Garden care: Keep this alpine evenly moist and feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season (May to September). Once the flowers have faded, trim to maintain form. Once established, lift and divide clumps in autumn.