{"product_id":"phlox-scarlet-flame","title":"Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame'\u003c\/em\u003e: Pink-Red Stars, Pastels Need Not Apply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep pink-red flowers smother the mat so completely it looks like the rock garden caught fire. 'Scarlet Flame' is the only blaze the fire department WILL HAPPILY IGNORE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhlox subulata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Scarlet Flame'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 cm (4–6 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60 cm (16–24 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep pink-red to scarlet, star-shaped, smothering the foliage in bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late spring (May to June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green, needle-like and evergreen, forming a dense mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen groundcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it along the front of a sunny bed, between stepping stones, in a rock garden or draped over a wall. It's also a good cover for a dry, sunny bank where grass struggles, and it handles poor, sandy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 'Scarlet Flame' as the spring carpet at the front of a dry, sunny bed with partners that carry colour into fall. \u003cem\u003eArmeria Dreameria® 'Dream Clouds'\u003c\/em\u003e sits just behind at 25 to 30 cm with white globes from May to September. \u003cem\u003eLavandula 'Hidcote Superior'\u003c\/em\u003e adds fragrant deep violet spikes at about 40 cm from June to September. \u003cem\u003eSedum SunSparkler® 'Blue Pearl'\u003c\/em\u003e brings blue leaves and hot pink flowers at 15 to 20 cm in August and September. \u003cem\u003eFestuca 'Boulder Blue'\u003c\/em\u003e adds fine blue tufts at 20 to 30 cm that stay neat all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun in well-drained, average to lean soil. It won't tolerate soggy ground, especially in winter, so lighten heavy clay with grit or plant on a slope. Water through its first season, then only in long droughts. Shear lightly after bloom to keep the mat compact and encourage fresh growth. Skip heavy feeding. Divide in spring or early fall if the centre opens up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping phlox, \u003cem\u003ePhlox subulata\u003c\/em\u003e, is native to eastern and central North America, where it grows wild on rocky slopes, ledges and clearings. Its species name means awl-shaped, a reference to the tiny pointed leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, deer resistant and evergreen once the show is over. Plant it at the top of a wall. LET IT BURN, BABY.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ground Covers","offers":[{"title":"Tray of 18 Plants (9cm Pots) \/ Red \/ 2","offer_id":67851585782038,"sku":"PHLOSCF09","price":173.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5366\/4534\/files\/Phloxsubulata_ScarletFlame.png?v=1793791209","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepperennials.com\/products\/phlox-scarlet-flame","provider":"Black Sheep Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}