'Violet Pinwheels' Creeping Phlox
Perennial
- More intense flower color compared to other creeping phlox.
- Enjoy 100s of fragrant purple flowers each spring!
- Perfect for slopes or pathways.
- Trouble-free plant! Drought tolerant and deer resistant.
- Zones 4-8, sun/part sun, 5″ tall x 36″ wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Creeping phlox, Moss Pinks, Moss Phlox, Mountain Phlox.
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ Hours), Part Sun (4-6 Hours)
Soil type: Average, Sandy
Soil moisture: Average, Dry, Wet
Height x width: 4-5" x 24-36"
Flower color: Purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring
Bloom time: Midspring, late spring
Features: Evergreens, suitable for slopes, space savers, rain gardens, heat tolerant, ground covers, drought tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant, best sellers
Uses: Alpine and rock, container gardening, edging, ground cover, rock garden, small spaces, border plant, salt tolerant
How to Grow
Light: Phlox grow best in full sun (or partial shade in the South)
Water: Low to Average.
Spacing: 24" -36" apart.
Fertilizing: A general-purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer worked into the soil around the plants in the spring is sufficient for phlox for the season.
Winterizing: No special care needed. Leave foliage standing in winter, and clean up spent foliage in spring.
Maintenance & pruning: Cut back stems after flowering by 1/2. This will maintain dense growth and attractive habit for the summer months. This will also encourage some fall rebloom. Cut out any brown stems.
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.
We had a week of low freezing temperatures after the plants arrived. They were unwrapped and watered inside house for a week. But they still did not survive when planted outside.
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These had such a beautiful flower, but are not as sturdy as other creeping phlox (like Emerald Green): I had these planted in decent soil, sloped to drain well, and in full sun and almost all of them lived only one season and have died. Two years after planting, I've pulled at least half of them.
Hi Jill, thank you for sharing your experience. We're sorry these didn't meet your expectations. Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Plants arrived well packed and healthy. We followed instructions and after acclimating a few days, got them in the ground. Fingers crossed! This is the second time we have done a large order from Great Garden Plants, and have been happy so far.
Looked good when delivered. Only 1 has made it. Weather has been up and down with very high coastal wind.( 30 to 40 mph for weeks
All plants were vibrantly healthy and showed no shock at all after planting..so far great
The plants were boxed so well! Nothing damaged. Beautiful, healthy plants! So happy with them!
I MUST say I’m very pleased with the plant I received from this company. They looked like they were taken care of throughout the process. I planted them all and cant wait to see their beauty next year. I can add these individuals on my short list of OUTSTANDING plants and Service.
They are in the ground just waiting for growth
Thank you for your feedback! It’s surprisingly normal for newly transplanted plants to appear like they aren’t growing. That’s because most of the growth occurs below ground in their first year as they allocate more energy to root development. Once your plant is established, it will start investing more in shoot and flower development. To learn more about how plants “sleep, creep, and leap”, read our FAQ here: https://bit.ly/FAQ-plant-growth
I received the flowers on time but after getting them in the yard they died.
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
It's so hard to find purple mu plants are thriving well and all the rain we've had has been good fir them
I received them, waited 24 hours to let rest and plant, however they turned brown, I have been watering daily, to no avail, very disappointed, even added fertilizer, not going to make it, I planted them around a flagpole to honor our fathers, :(
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our friendly team of horticulture experts would love to assist you! Please contact [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. All of our orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping!
Love the creeping phlox’s for spring colors. Healthy plants receive and made it through the New England winter!
One looks great, the other not so much.
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
They are nit thriving.
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts are here to help! It’s surprisingly normal for newly transplanted plants to appear like they aren’t growing. That’s because most of the growth occurs below ground in their first year as they allocate more energy to root development. Once your plant is established, it will start investing more in shoot and flower development. To learn more about how plants “sleep, creep, and leap”, read our FAQ here: https://bit.ly/FAQ-plant-growth For further asisstance, please reach out to [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. We look forward to helping!
I love the blues!
Planted 8 different phlox plants pink blue and violet. 6 of them look pretty sickly
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I had to replace some phlox that I had moved last fall from my front yard to my back yard, and didn’t make it. The plants that I received from Great Garden Plants are doing great, even after my 2 Huskies tromping through them🙄. If they can survive that, they will survive anything. I am looking forward to seeing them next spring after they’ve had all this year to grow.
They look dead.
Ordered some white ones at the same time and they look great.
Hello! We are sorry that you're having trouble with your plants. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Thank you for your feedback, happy gardening!
I ordered 7 of the Violet Pinwheels. Most looked pretty good. The soil in the pot was very wet. A little mold was on the surface of each at the soil line. All 7 looked healthy but very small for the size of the pots. A plastic bag was stapled to each pot and over each plant. I assume to prevent them spilling out during shipment. I very carefully removed the bags immediately and 4 of the plants were falling out of the pots. From my experience, the roots were not established enough. I hoped! I placed the pots in trays with some space between each in a shaded, protected area and did not overwater. Only 2 survived after one week. Very disappointed! I wish I had taken pictures but I thought they would be fine. They are just dead and brown. I've grown phlox for years, never had an issue.
We apologize that you received plants that are not up to our standards. While we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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I planted in 3 different locations, followed instructions, kept watered but don’t believe they have taken hold yet. Still too soon to give you any further comments.
Hi Roger!
We are happy to see that you are staying open-minded with your plants while they adjust to their new environment. If you find that your plants just aren't getting acquainted, please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Happy Gardening!
Got mine and followed instructions for planting, but it has been slowly dying. I've bought phlox from GGPs before, and they've done very well, but these have not for some reason.
Hi Carol,
We are so sorry to hear about your phlox. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
One plant looks beautiful but the other one
Has died.
I wood appreciate a replacement.
Hi Marcia,
I'm sorry you received plants that are not up to our standards. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I received and planted the six plants I ordered. Two of the six were in bad shape upon delivery. Indy hopeful they will snap back after being planted.
Hi Theresa, I'm sorry you received plants that are not up to our standards. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Appreciate your guidance. Can you recommend a fast growing, evergreen, flowering hedge - zone 8?
Hi Jerree! You might need something like Yang® David Viburnum, La Vida Grande™ Indian Hawthorn, or Jazz Hands® White Chinese Fringe-Flower. They all do great in your zone!
Can creeping phlox be contained if trimmed back?
Yes, you can cut back 'Violet Pinwheels' Creeping Phlox after flowering by 1/2. This will maintain dense growth and attractive habit for the summer months and it will also encourage some fall rebloom.