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Red Carpet Phlox

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Red Carpet Phlox

This carefree wonder quickly blankets even tough problem areas with dense evergreen foliage and thousands of colorful blooms. Plant 8-12'' apart in any well-drained soil. Read More »

DORMANT 3" 1 Plant(s) $14.99 Ships in Spring. NO. 1 BAREROOT 1 Plant(s) Out of Stock Ships in Spring.

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This carefree wonder quickly blankets even tough problem areas with dense evergreen foliage and thousands of colorful blooms. Plant 8-12'' apart in any well-drained soil.

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Botanical Name:
Phlox subulata 'Atropurpurea'
Form: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit: 3 - 6 inches
Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Flowering Date: Mid to late spring.
Planting Instructions: Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them. Work soil around the roots, firm well and water thoroughly.
Winter Care: No winter care needed.
Shipped: NO. 1 BAREROOT
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Shipping Season: Spring
Flower Color: Red
Flower Form: Simple 5 petals - 3/4" across in small terminal cymes.
Foliage Type: Semi-evergreen needle-like dark green leaves, 1" long; brighter green in spring.
Pruning: Occasional shearing to stimulate growth. After flowering or late summer.
Soil Requirement: Well drained, sandy soils, slightly alkaline.
Watering Requirement: Water regulary.
Restricted States: AE AK GU HI PR

Botanical Name:
Phlox subulata 'Red Wing'
Form: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Height/Habit: 4 - 6 inches
Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Flowering Date: Late spring
Planting Instructions: Top of plant should be just below with soil level and 12-18" apart.
Winter Care: Mulch +/- 2"
Shipped: DORMANT 3"
Growth Rate: Medium
Shipping Season: Spring
Flower Color: Red, Pink
Flower Form: Star-shaped flowers
Foliage Type: Awl-shaped to oval leaves
Pruning: Removing spent head heads will induce new ones.
Soil Requirement: Well drained
Watering Requirement: Low to average water needs. Do not overwater. Drought-resistant once established.
Restricted States: AE AK GU HI PR

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2024 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone	Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
3A-3B	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
4A-4B	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
5A	4/18/24 - 5/31/24
5B	3/25/24 -5/31/24
6A	3/11/24 - 5/31/24
6B	2/26/24 - 5/31/24
7A	2/22/24 - 5/31/24
7B	2/19/24 - 5/31/24
8A	2/15/24 - 5/10/24
8B	2/12/24 - 5/10/24
9A-10B	2/5/24 - 5/10/24
Last Order Date	Zones 3A - 7B: 5/27/24 Zones 8A - 10B: 5/10/24

2024 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone	Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
3A-3B	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
4A-4B	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
5A	4/18/24 - 5/31/24
5B	3/25/24 -5/31/24
6A	3/11/24 - 5/31/24
6B	2/26/24 - 5/31/24
7A	2/22/24 - 5/31/24
7B	2/19/24 - 5/31/24
8A	2/15/24 - 5/10/24
8B	2/12/24 - 5/10/24
9A-10B	2/5/24 - 5/10/24
Last Order Date	Zones 3A - 7B: 5/27/24 Zones 8A - 10B: 5/10/24