Phlox x procumbens 'Variegata'
Hairy phlox
Also known as Phlox amoena 'Variegata'
- Height × spread
- 0.2m × 0.3m
- Position
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
- Flowers
- Spring
Availability
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About this plant
A variegated form of this acid-loving ground-covering phlox. The long slim leaves are pale green with a pink or white edge. This forms an attractive foil for the rounded flowers that are coloured a warm strong pink, dark-eyed. They smother the foliage in spring. The species is found in parts of North America, in wooded places and on dry land. It is found in the Appalachians, Carolina and Florida.
- Flower colour
- Pink
- Foliage colour
- Green, White
- Variegated
- Yes
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Cube
- Height
- 0.2m
- Spread
- 0.3m
- Season of interest
- Spring
- Flowers in
- Spring
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Gravel garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- Acid (ericaceous)
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Use for
- Ground cover, Bee attraction, Butterfly attraction
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Planting & general
Outdoors
Water with rain water
This plant needs rain water or soft water (the minerals in alkaline or "hard" water are harmful). This is especially important for plants in pots.
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