Phlox subulata 'Amazing Grace'
moss phlox 'Amazing Grace'
A mat-forming, evergreen perennial to 15cm high with fine, needle-like green leaves and, from mid- to late spring, a profusion of white to pale pink flowers with purple-pink eyes
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Pink White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Phlox may be evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and salver-shaped flowers in terminal clusters
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. See phlox cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering stems in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required, but can be trimmed after flowering
Pests
Phlox eelworm may be a problem
Diseases
Powdery mildews and a leaf spot may be a problem
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