With Phlox subulata 'Spring Hot Pink' (Creeping Phlox 'Spring Hot Pink'), you can carpet sunny edges and rock gardens in vivid spring color. This low, creeping groundcover forms a dense mat of needle-like foliage topped with bright hot-pink, lightly fragrant flowers that draw pollinators.

Plant it where it can spread: along borders, at the front of beds, over stone walls, or on slopes. Give it full sun for the best bloom, and in hot, humid climates a little dappled shade can be helpful. Aim for well-drained soil; it performs well in sandy or gravelly sites and dislikes soggy conditions.

Water regularly while it establishes, then let the soil dry slightly between deep waterings. After the main flush of bloom, shear the stems back to keep the mat tidy and encourage denser growth. If you notice thinning in the center, a light trim and improved drainage usually help it recover.

Mature plants stay about 4-6 inches tall and spread 18-24 inches wide, making them easy to tuck into small spaces. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9, this variety is a dependable choice for long-lived groundcover texture even after the flowers fade.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-9 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 4-6"
• Spread: 18-24"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Spreads by creeping: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes
• Good for slopes: Yes

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