Emerald Pink Creeping Phlox

Name: Emerald Pink Creeping Phlox
Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
SKU: 23470
Price: 16.99 USD
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Phlox subulata 'Emerald Pink'

Nature Hills Nursery

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Plant Size

Quart Container #1 Container

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Ensure this plant receives full sun, which means at least six hours of direct light daily. While it can tolerate very light shade, too much will cause the foliage to become leggy and significantly reduce the number of blooms.
Soil: Plant in soil that drains exceptionally well, as this species hates having "wet feet." It thrives in rocky or sandy soils; if you have heavy clay, amend it with grit or organic matter to improve drainage and prevent root rot.

Watering Requirements

Water regularly during the first growing season to help the shallow root system establish, checking that the top inch of soil dries out between waterings. Once established, Emerald Pink Creeping Phlox is quite drought-tolerant, though supplemental water during prolonged heat waves helps maintain lush foliage texture.

Pruning Tips

Since this plant blooms on previous growth, the best time to prune is immediately after flowering finishes in late spring. Use garden shears to trim the foliage back by a few inches, which helps maintain a dense, carpet-like habit. This "haircut" prevents the center of the plant from getting woody and bare while encouraging fresh growth for next year's display.

Fertilizer Needs

Feed lightly in early spring using a general-purpose, slow-release granular fertilizer to support the upcoming bloom cycle. Avoid using high-nitrogen liquid fertilizers late in the summer, as this encourages soft, leafy growth that may not harden off in time for winter.

Delivery and Shipping

Preorder Shipping Schedule

We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.

Zone 3-4	Week of March 30th
Zone 5	Week of March 16th
Zone 6-12	Week of March 2nd

Shipping Rates

Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
$199+	FREE

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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Cheerful pink blossoms, the Emerald Pink Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata 'Emerald Pink') ushers in spring with a profusion of fabulous fragrant color! This low-growing Moss Phlox stays low and tidy, forming emerald green carpets of small pointed foliage that are densely packed enough to block weeds!

Pollinators like bees, butterflies and even hummingbirds will stop by to sip the nectar of these early spring pinwheels! The needle-like semi-evergreen foliage forms a tough, durable groundcover 4-6 inches tall but spreading 12-16 inches wide!

During the winter, in cold areas of USDA growing zones 2 to 9, this perennial Phlox may die back and recover again in the spring. But in mild winter climates, Creeping Phlox can be semi to fully evergreen!

Planting and Application:

Emerald Pink has a compact habit that is perfect for borders and low-edging! Let them ramble and tumble over garden edges and stones in Rock Gardens. Mass plantings of Emerald Pink winding through the garden will create a beautiful sea of pink in your garden landscape! Add several around the edge of your outdoor containers for a soft, professional look that acts as both a spiller and filler!

Creeping Phlox loves being planted in sunny spots throughout your garden as a useful groundcover, as living mulch to suppress weeds, and for holding the soil on eroding banks and slopes. Listed on Firewise lists for defensible space gardening, and Xeriscaping landscape plans!

Add these to the edge of your walkways, or high-visibility garden plantings. Create a continuous mat of brilliant color by planting them 12 inches apart, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next. They'll grow together and touch. If you have a slope, you can add additional rows in a zigzagging, staggered pattern to cover a larger area.

Of course, you can always choose to mix things up in a wonderfully colorful planting of several different varieties. It's hard to choose a single flower color from the wide array of these lively little plants. Feel free to "go wild" with space-saving springtime color! Call it a Phlox subulata collection!

Profusion Of Tiny Pink Blooms
Dark Green Foliage & Strong Stems
Attracts Hummingbirds & Butterflies!
Fragrant Blooms For Bouquets
Compact, Creeping Groundcover, Shades Out Weeds & Containers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Grow Creeping Phlox in full sun for best results. These perennials need at least six hours of sunlight for the brightest color. Gritty, slightly alkaline soils are preferred and good drainage is essential for Emerald Pink. The first year in your landscape, provide a regular schedule of supplemental water. Taking care will help get their roots established. Protect your investment by applying water in prolonged drought, as well.

It's a good idea to shear this plant back and clean up any dead foliage in early summer, just after it's finished blooming. This will produce denser foliage and will encourage it to rebloom again in the fall! While no plant is truly deer resistant, they do not seem to prefer the taste of these plants. If you live in Deer Country, be sure to use Deer Repellent from the first day of planting, and continue by the instructions on the label to train deer to think your plant isn't tasty!

Cold Hardy in Full Sun
Moderate Regular Moisture & Well-Drained Soil
Easy-Care & Widely Adaptable Flowering Perennial Plants
Moderately Drought Tolerant Once Established
Deer Don't Prefer the Taste
Can Remain Evergreen in Mild Winters

Order the bright and colorful Emerald Pink Creeping Phlox today at Nature Hills for low-growing spring beauty for your landscape plus year-round greenery!

Botanical Name

Phlox subulata 'Emerald Pink'
Class
- Magnoliopsida
Species

subulata
Cultivar

Emerald Pink
Growing Zones

2-9
Height

1 ft
Width

1 ft
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Pink
Leaf Color
- Green
Fall Color

Can Be Evergreen
Native

Yes
Fragrant

Yes
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring
Does Not Ship To

AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Creeping Phlox spread?

Most Garden Phlox do spread some but politely so - not getting into trouble and not jumping their borders. Should the clumps become too large you can easily divide them.

Should your deadhead Creeping Phlox?

Deadheading Carpet Phlox helps prevent some varieties from self-seeding and encourages a rebloom. Shear or prune immediately after flowering for a rebloom later on.

Where is the best place to plant Phlox?

Phlox needs full sun, and well-drained enriched soil with good air circulation for best results. Mulch their beds and fertilize them each spring.

What happens to Phlox in the winter?

Phlox are herbaceous perennials that will lose their leaves and stems after frost and die back to the ground. In spring, they regrow from their root systems anew! However, Creeping Phlox can remain semi to fully evergreen in mild winters and warm growing zones.

What Shipping Options Do You Offer?

NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Garden Phlox for sale here at NatureHills.com!