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Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame'
Delightful low growing perennial with green needle-like green leaves, forms a spreading carpet of foliage. Showy clusters of scarlet pink flowers cover the foliage throughout spring. Prefers a sunny or semi-shaded site. Hardy to cold and dry.
Genus
Phlox
Species
subulata
Cultivar
'Scarlet Flame'
Common name
Mountain phlox
Family name
Polemoniaceae
Place of origin
United States
DETAILS
Height
5 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Perennials
Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
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