Yougarden Carpet Phlox Collection

Quite possibly one of the most colourful of the creeping phloxes, this dainty, evergreen perennial is a versatile solution for a colourful spring garden, perfect for planting in drifts for a carpet of colour through April and into May, or dotted around to fill gaps and keep weeds at bay. With an abundance of 5-petalled star-like flowers along with distinctive needle-like leaves, each plant will spread to 60cm (2ft) across and is the perfect choice for rock gardens and for edging paths and borders. Also known as creeping moss phlox, you can grow it in mixed borders in full sun as well as in all manner of containers - it really is a plant for every occasion! As well as making an invaluable groundcover plant and weed suppressant, hardy carpet phlox is a low or no maintenace hardy plant needing very little in the way of aftercare, making it the perfect plant for those new to gardening or with no time for faddy garden divas. Features and Benefits The perfect, low-maintenance solution for colourful groundcover - keeps weeds at bay once established Hardy and colourful - 3 popular, evergreen varieties Each plant spreads to 60cm (2ft) in 5 years or so, and blooms every April and May Perfect in drifts, or dot around under trees or in gaps in mixed borders Supplied as 6 plants in 9cm pots, 2 each of 3 varieties Specifications Supplied as a collection of 6 plants in 9cm pot, 2 each of 3 varieties ready to plant out: Candy Stripe Emerald Blue McDaniels Cushion Flowers April to May, H15cm (6in) x 60cm (2ft) Availability: March to May Flowering time: April to May Planting time: March to May Model Number: 560712 Top Tips Clip plants lightly immediately after blooming to encourage dense growth. Care Information Requires good drainage. Drought tolerant once established Feed and water regularly, particularly during dry periods, until the young phlox plants are fully established. For plants supplied in autumn, they are best potted up and allowed to grow on before planting out in spring.

Price: 20.99 from Robert Dyas