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Rocky Road Grape Spring Phlox

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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 4 - 6 Inches
  • Mature Spread 4 - 6 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8
  • Use As A Thriller In Containers

At only about 6 inches high, Rocky Road Grape Spring Phlox makes a huge statement in the landscape. The low-growing ground cover explodes with deep purple flowers in spring on small mounding plants that spread to nearly 3 feet across. Although one of these plants can make a statement in a rock garden or flower bed, the best effect comes when planted as a group. With a border or mass planting, the effect can be seen from far away or enjoyed by you, bees, and butterflies right up close. 

Like all creeping phlox, Rocky Road is an evergreen perennial. So even once it stops blooming in summer, you can have year-round interest and groundcover for color and weed suppression. This pretty phlox is drought tolerant once it is established. It is a perfect plant to tuck into a rock garden or on a sunny slope. It’s also salt tolerant, so it can survive in coastal areas. Grow this pretty perennial in zones 4 through 8.

Rocky Road Grape Spring Phlox Care

Plant Rocky Road Grape Spring Phlox in spring or fall, avoiding frost. Be sure to choose a sunny spot for best health and flowering, with a little afternoon shade in hotter areas. It can thrive in nearly any type of soil, but will appreciate soil that drains well so the roots don’t get waterlogged. Water the new plant regularly in its first season and then cut back the next year. 

The mature plant might need no irrigation during seasons with regular rain. Add a layer of organic compost each spring to feed the plant and a thin layer of mulch. Do not mulch too heavily around its needle-thin foliage. There is no need to deadhead the flowers, but shearing off the faded flowers in fall will make it look tidier. Divide your phlox every few years if its growth seems too dense or spreads into an unwanted area. 

Rocky Road Grape Spring Phlox Spacing

Space your phlox at least 2 to 3 feet apart, closer to 2 feet if you want a mass of flowers or a colorful low border.

Rocky Road Grape Spring Phlox Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 4 - 6 Inches
Mature Spread: 34 - 36 Inches
Spacing: 34 - 36 Inches
Habit: Spreading
Flower Color(s): Pink, Purple, Red
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Salt
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Container Role: Thriller
Uses: Borders, Edging, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Native to North America
Brand: Plants That Work
Common Name: Rocky Road Grape Spring Phlox
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: PHLOX `ROCKY ROAD GRAPE`
SKU:
1013386-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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