Phlox forms dense, flat cushions and blooms profusely between May and June. This makes phlox one of the typical rock garden cushions, but it is also indispensable in dry stone walls. Small species also come into their own in appropriate planters.

Whether pink, red or snow-white - Phlox fits perfectly into the rock garden

Cushion phlox is perfect for sunny and dry rock gardens

The various Phlox species feel particularly comfortable in full sun and dry locations. It is best to plant the plants in rock crevices, in dry stone cracks or in finer rubble, the carpets will then spread over the flat rock. The maintenance is very uncomplicated; Simply cut back cushions that have become too large after flowering. Only the wild species need good protection against moisture in winter. In general, however, good drainage should be ensured when planting the rock garden, as phlox and many other rock garden plants often do not tolerate excessive moisture.

Many beautiful types and varieties for more variety

Because of the lush and colorful flowers, the carpet or upholstery phlox is also known as the "flame flower". There are numerous different species and cultivars, the flowers of which are typically clearly five-parted and often have a strong eye. The needle-like leaves are close together on the many-branched shoots.

Proven phlox species and varieties

Phlox borealis (Northern cushion phlox) grows up to ten centimeters high and forms a dense, hard and evergreen cushion. The large, star-shaped flowers are a strong pink. The carpet phlox (Phlox douglasii), which also grows up to ten centimeters high and is also ideal for pots or troughs, shows itself in particularly numerous variants. Carpet phlox comes in many colors:

  • 'Crackerjack' flowers crimson,
  • 'Eva' pink with one dark eye,
  • 'Lilac Cloud' light purple,
  • 'oxblood' dark red,
  • 'Red Admiral' bright red,
  • 'Rose Cushion' bright pink
  • and 'White Admiral' pure white.

The cushion phlox (Phlox subulata), with a height of around 15 centimetres, is slightly higher than Phlox douglasii and looks particularly beautiful in walls. Again, there are many varieties in different colors:

  • 'Candy Stripes' flowers white/pink,
  • 'Emerald Cushion Blue' light blue,
  • ,G. F. Wilson' flowers light blue and is vigorous,
  • 'Maischnee' is compact and has pure white flowers,
  • 'Scarlet Flame' has scarlet flowers
  • and 'White Delight' is vigorous with a pure white flower.

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The phlox looks particularly pretty in combination with other perennials such as blue cushion, goose cress, stone herb, carnations, bluebells or saxifrage.

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