Phlox douglasii 'Waterloo'
phlox 'Waterloo'
A compact, low-growing evergreen perennial, forming a dense mound of narrow, dark green leaves. Deep pink flowers with darker eyes are held above the foliage in late spring and early summer
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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 | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, 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
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
No pruning required, though plants can be trimmed back after flowering to rejuvenate and shape
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and leaf spot
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