'Rose Sprite' Hybrid Spring Phlox
Perennial
- A tidy mound of vibrant flowers and semi-evergreen foliage.
- Rose-pink from Proven Winners blooms in spring.
- Creeps through the garden, makes a great flowering ground cover!
- Thrives in challenging soil sites.
- Zones 3-8, sun/part sun, 8″ tall x 22″ wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: USPP 31,214
Common name: Hybrid spring phlox
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 6-8" x 18-22"
Flower color: Pink with white halo centers
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Midspring, late spring
Features: Proven Winners, native, ground covers, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Alpine and rock, container gardening, butterfly garden, edging, ground cover, rock garden, small spaces, native garden, pollinator garden
How to Grow
Light: Phlox grows best in full sun.
Water: Has average water needs.
Spacing: 1.5 to 2 feet apart
Fertilizing: If desired, apply a minimal amount of all-purpose garden fertilizer around the base of the plant in spring.
Winterizing: Cut foliage in late fall to prevent powdery mildew and other fungal diseases from returning in spring.
Maintenance & pruning: Thin or prune by half in spring and prune spent flowers off after bloom, just above the foliage to encourage more blooms.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Every plant bought was so dehydrated, all 6 died.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I only received 8 plants yesterday. I was outside working when it was delivered. He only gave me one box with 8 small plants in it. Where are my pink plants that I paid for?
We're sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. Please contact [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants received for further investigation. We look forward to helping!
Plants were healthy and well packed. My third year buying with Great Garden.
I purchased 5 different plants and all 5 were in rough shape. Wilted leaves, Stragglers barely surviving, yellowing and browning. I'm keeping my fingers crossed in the hopes that I can save this one as well as the other 4.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Plants arrived healthy and happy. I cannot wait to see them in bloom next summer!
Small starter so will be anxious to see how they spread
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to start the claims process if necessary.
Still waiting for blooms. They arrived healthy and thriving, but our weather has been crappy.
Well packaged & healthy. Thanks!
These plants came quickly and were very large and are in bloom,always will order from this company.
Arrived in good shape recovered nicely after planting per instruction included waiting for it to bloom but I'm happy that it's green and thriving for now
Ordered the plants online for the first time and didn’t know at all what to expect. I wanted perennials and was told by someone to order phlox. The plants were very tiny which I didn’t like. Planted them all the same day. 3 out of 5 grew just a little. 2 seem to be dying even when I’m taking care of them.
I’m sorry but not a good experience. And IMO they’re a bit expensive too.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with our prices! Unfortunately, it’s not always easy (or cheap) to grow great plants. Our prices reflect the quality and care we put into each plant, plus the availability of unique selections that can’t often be found in garden centers. On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. To save on your order, watch for different sales and promos throughout the season. If you have an issue with your order, please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process - your order is covered by our 60-day guarantee!
They got to me fine. I am had to wait to plant due to the cold temperatures. The plants are struggling but there is still some green foliage, which gives me hope.
All the plants I ordered this spring were delivered with care and beautiful. I will continue to order plants through Great Garden!!
Are these Deer resistance?
Sadly no, the 'Rose Sprite' Hybrid Spring Phlox is not deer-resistant. You can find deer-resistant perennials in the collection below:
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/deer-resistant
Does this variety bloom all summer, or just spring?
This phlox blooms from mid to late spring.
From the description, it looks like these flowers are perennials. I just want to make sure, are they?
Hi Susan! Yes, these hybrid spring phlox are perennials and will return year after year.