Phlox subulata ‘Purple Beauty' - brumarele taratoare

Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty' is a spectacular variety of creeping phlox, also known as creeping phlox , appreciated for its dense carpet of flowers in vibrant shades of purple-lilac . This low perennial is ideal for rockeries, borders, slopes and ground cover, bringing a wave of color and freshness to spring gardens.

🌿 General features

• Family: Polemoniaceae

• Plant type: Perennial, with creeping habit and low growth

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Width: 40–60 cm (spreads out to form a compact carpet)

• Foliage: Dark green, needle-like, semi-evergreen

• Flowers: Purple-lilac, with a small, darker eye in the center, star-shaped

• Flowering period: April – June

☀️ Growing conditions

• Light: Full sun – blooms best in very bright locations

• Soil: Light, sandy or stony, very well drained; does not tolerate heavy or wet soils

• Watering: Reduced after stabilization; very drought resistant

• Maintenance: Minimal – only light pruning required after flowering to encourage a compact shape

❄️ Temperature resistance

• Minimum temperature supported: up to -25°C

• Frost-resistant plant and perfect for temperate or cold climates, provided the soil has good drainage.

✅ Other advantages

• Creates a dense and brightly colored carpet in the spring garden

• It belongs to the category of creeping brambles , being ideal for decorating slopes, rockeries and the edges of alleys.

• Attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects

• Rustic plant, perfect for low-maintenance gardens

🔁 Multiplication

• By dividing the bushes after flowering or in the cold season

Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty' is the ideal choice for gardeners who want a burst of purple color in spring and a hardy plant, perfect for quickly and effectively covering the ground in sunny spaces.

Height with pot included 15 cm

At the time of listing, all plants had flowers, but it is possible that they will remain without flowers - therefore the price displayed is for a plant with or without flowers.