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Ground Cover Phlox Ruby Riot

Ground Cover Phlox Ruby Riot

Front borders, presentation beds and pollinator gardens certainly benefit from a fine carpet of pink, free-flowering ground cover in spring. Not only does Ruby Riot add a touch of beauty and tons of color, it also covers unsightly bare spaces in between plantings—even in poor, dry or sandy soil. This ground cover phlox bursts onto the scene in mid spring with a flurry of petite, reddish-pink flowers with dark eyes. A vigorous grower, it provides plenty of blooms for the many pollinators and butterflies it attracts. Drought tolerant.
  • Hardiness Zones 4-9
  • Mature Height 4 - 8 inches
  • Bloom Time Mid to late spring
  • Light Requirements Full Sun
  • Ship AsNO.1 Root
  • Ground Cover
  • Container Friendly
  • Attracts Pollinators

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Botanical Name: Phlox subulata 'Ruby Riot' PPAF CPBRAF

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Product Details

  • Restricted States US:

    AE AK GU HI PR VI

  • Botanical Name:

    Phlox subulata 'Ruby Riot' PPAF CPBRAF

  • Ship As:

    Root

  • Size:

    NO.1

  • Suggested Uses:

    Borders, Cut Flowers, Ground Cover, Perennializing, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers, Attract Pollinator, Drought Tolerant

  • Flower Color:

    Pink

  • Flower Form:

    Small star-shaped flowers

  • Foliage Type:

    Needle-like foliage

  • Mature Spread:

    24 - 28 inches

  • Spacing:

    24 - 28 inches

Growing Tips

  • Planting Instructions:

    Top of plant should be just below soil level and 24-28" apart.

  • Soil Moisture:

    Well drained

  • Will Tolerate:

    Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil

  • Pruning Instructions:

    Removing spent head heads will induce new ones.

  • Winter Care:

    Mulch +/- 2"

  • Planting Depth:

    Top of plant should be just below soil level.

  • Watering Requirements:

    Low to average water needs. Water regulary, do not over water.

  • Fertilization Requirements:

    Once per year

  • Special Care:

    Not needed

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    Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date
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how many in a bag
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Verified Reply - AngelaThe Ground Cover Phlox Ruby Riot is not currently available to order. You can enter your email address on the product page to be notified when it's available again. The number of plants included will appear in the pricing box.Was this answer helpful to you
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Are these bags of seeds? If so, how many seeds to a bag? Thank you
Asked by Barbara
Verified Reply - AngelaThe Ground Cover Phlox Ruby Riot offer is for three bareroot plants.Was this answer helpful to you
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are these perineal plants?
Asked by lisa jo
Verified Reply - AngelaThe Ground Cover Phlox Ruby Riot is a perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9.Was this answer helpful to you
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How much ground does 1 plant cover
Asked by Sharks Mum
Verified Reply - AngelaThe Ground Cover Phlox will have a mature spread of 24 to 28 inches.Was this answer helpful to you
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Does this plant come in the form of bulbs or as bedding plants?
Asked by Peggy
Verified Reply - ViciThis plant is shipped as dormant bareroot plants.Was this answer helpful to you
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How is the phlox subulata shipped? Bare root?
Asked by Teresa
Verified Reply - AngelaThe Ruby Riot Phlox are shipped as dormant bareroot plants this spring.Was this answer helpful to you
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What does Phlox Ruby Riot look like when not in bloom?
Asked by Carter
Verified Reply - AngelaGround Cover Phlox Ruby Riot is a semi evergreen ground cover. It has somewhat deep green needle like foliage. It is low growing and weed smothering. If watered during hot dry periods, it remains attractive until very late in the winter here in zone 6. It rebounds right back to beautiful green in the very early spring and then begins the amazing flowering period in mid to late spring. Was this answer helpful to you
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How Long does it bloom for - does it bloom from Spring to fall?
Asked by Ruhi
Verified Reply - AngelaThe Ground Cover Phlox Ruby Riot will bloom once in early spring. The foliage is semi-evergreen.Was this answer helpful to you
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i live in zone 9 and have an area where i would like to cover the area 84 sq. ft. sq.ft looks like a small island. shape. elongated. on this plot already exist a palm which i would like to keep and 2 small hedges that will go somewhere else. prior to my purchasing the house previous owner planted a Mexican petunia and started spreading everywhere finally got it under control and removed what a job i want to make sure the ground cover Phlox Ruby Riot won't have the same problem. 2nd is there another color that can be blended in to add a color your opinion
Asked by Patrick A
Verified Reply - AngelaThe Phlox Ruby Riot will spread but is very easy to contain with occasional pruning or cutting back. I would suggest planting something that blooms later in the season. Something a little taller planted in clumps around the bed. Take a look at Eryngium Big Blue. It's suited for your zone, drought tolerant and blooms in Summer after the phlox are finished blooming. https://www.dutchbulbs.com/product/eryngium-big-blue-Was this answer helpful to you
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How does the " ground cover phlox ?do in Florida heat and Sun. ?
Asked by Karen M.
Verified Reply - AngelaThe Ground Cover Phlox is suggested for USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. You appear to be gardening in zone 8. They should perform very well in your garden. You will want to keep them watered while getting established and during the hot summer months. Was this answer helpful to you
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