Spring Bling® ‘Ruby Riot’ Hybrid Creeping Phlox
Perennial
- Tidy mounds of reddish-pink flowers in early spring!
- Deer-resistant & native to North America.
- Flowering ground cover that adds a burst of color to borders.
- Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, & loved by pollinators.
- Zones 3-8, full sun, 6″ tall x 20″ wide at maturity.
ZONE
EXPOSURE
HEIGHT
Description
Creeping phlox is perfect for those looking for a low-growing evergreen groundcover. Its green needle-like foliage adds textural interest to your landscape once its spring blooms are spent. Plus, it’s native to North America and deer-resistant!
Details
Patent #: PP34223 CPBRAF
Common name: Creeping phlox, moss pinks, moss phlox, mountain phlox.
Zone: 3-8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours per day)
Height x width: 4-8" x24-28"
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Bloom season: Early to mid spring
Features: Proven Winners, native, suitable for slopes, space savers, rain gardens, deer-resistant, rabbit-resistant, heat-tolerant, ground covers, evergreens, drought-tolerant, cold-tolerant, rock garden, pollinator-friendly, salt-tolerant
Uses: Alpine and rock, container gardening, edging, ground cover, rock garden, small spaces, border plant, native gardens.
How to Grow
Light: Phlox grow best in full sun (or partial shade in the South)
Water: Low to average water needs.
Spacing:Minimum 24" 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.