{"product_id":"creeping-phlox-phlox-subulata-fort-hill-british-grown-evergreen-perennial-alpine","title":"Creeping Phlox - Phlox subulata 'Fort Hill' - British Grown Evergreen Perennial Alpine","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis low-growing, mat-forming perennial produces a carpet of soft rose pink flowers in spring, creating a vibrant splash of colour that hugs the ground. \u003ci\u003ePhlox subulata\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Fort Hill’ is perfect for edging, rockeries, and spilling over walls, offering a dense blanket of blooms that transforms outdoor spaces early in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhlox subulata ‘Fort Hill’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Creeping Phlox or Moss Phlox, is loved for its ability to create a colourful ground cover with minimal effort. Its fine, needle-like evergreen foliage forms a lush mat year-round, while its spring flowers attract pollinators and bring life back into the garden after winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMat-forming, Spreading, Evergreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e April – May\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Year-round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhlox subulata\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Fort Hill’ (awl-leaved phlox, referring to its needle-like foliage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCreeping Phlox, Moss Phlox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to eastern North America, with cultivars bred for garden performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTrim lightly after flowering to maintain a neat shape and encourage fresh growth. Can be cut back more firmly if it becomes woody or sparse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAttracts bees and early pollinators during its spring flowering period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun in a well-drained position. Ideal for rockeries, gravel gardens, alpine beds, and spilling over walls or edging paths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater during establishment and prolonged dry spells. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWell-drained, sandy or gravelly soil. Avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions, especially in winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed lightly in spring with a balanced fertiliser if needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to pets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlant along the edge of a wall or raised bed to let it cascade naturally, creating a soft, colourful blanket effect each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":58051276046717,"sku":"3843738336771","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"13cm","offer_id":58051276079485,"sku":"5843738336771","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/creeping-phlox-phlox-subulata-fort-hill-british-grown-evergreen-perennial-alpine-sprouts-of-bristol-sprouts-of-bristol-3118769.jpg?v=1776943267","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.co.uk\/products\/creeping-phlox-phlox-subulata-fort-hill-british-grown-evergreen-perennial-alpine","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}