Drummond Pink Creeping Phlox

Phlox subulata 'Drummond's Pink'

Nature Hills Nursery

Bubble-Gum Pink Flowers Smother Dense Mats in Hundreds of Blooms Each Spring
Cold Hardy: Thrives in Zones 3-9
Grows 1 ft Tall, 1-2 ft Wide
Showy Pink Blooms From Early Spring to Late Spring
Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Pollution Tolerant

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Ensure this plant receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for the densest carpet of blooms. While it survives in partial shade, lack of sun causes the stems to stretch and the center of the plant to thin out.
Soil: Excellent drainage is critical for Creeping Phlox, as it is native to rocky, sandy environments and rots easily in wet spots. If you are working with heavy clay, amend the soil with compost to improve airflow or plant on a slope or rock wall where water naturally drains away.

Watering Requirements

Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy during the first growing season to help the shallow root system establish. Once established, this plant is remarkably drought tolerant, though a deep watering during long dry spells in summer helps maintain lush green foliage and prevents stress.

Pruning Tips

Shear the plant back by about one-third immediately after the spring flowers fade. This technique keeps the mound tight and encourages fresh, dense foliage rather than letting the stems become woody and bare in the center.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring just as new green growth begins to appear. Avoid using heavy liquid fertilizers late in the season, as pushing too much new growth before winter can make the plant vulnerable to cold damage.

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Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
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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.

Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics	Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Evergreen, Groundcover, Flowering, Deer-resistant, Slopes/Erosion Control, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Attracts pollinators, Container Friendly, Non-invasive
Hardiness Zone	3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Sunlight	Full sun
Height	1 ft
Width	1-2 ft
Watering Needs	Low
Preferred Soil	Chalky, Loamy, Peaty, Sandy
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Bushy, Spreading, Trailing
Plant Life Cycle	Perennial
Blooms In	Spring
Flower Color	Pink
Foliage Color	Green
Fragrant	Yes
Native	Yes
Pet Safety	Non-toxic to pets
Suitable Space	Outdoors
Plant Name	Phlox
Botanical Name	Phlox subulata 'Drummond's Pink'
Species	subulata
Cultivar	Drummond
Class	Magnoliopsida
Does Not Ship To	AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

Wall-to-wall carpets of bubble-gum pink! Gorgeous deep-pink flowers and finely-textured dark-green foliage, Drummond Pink Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata 'Drummond's Pink') is a spring-blooming butterfly magnet with semi-evergreen foliage.

The needle-like foliage forms dense low-growing mats that become smothered in hundreds of little pinwheels of incredible pink color! Pollinators and even hummingbirds flock to these nectar-rich blossoms!

Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant throughout USDA growing zones 3 to 9, these are the largest flowers for a perennial Creeping Phlox! Spreading into low-growing polite carpets of brilliant pink 4-6 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide.

Planting and Application:

Creeping Phlox are fantastic edging plants and border groundcover! You'll enjoy carpets of early spring pink to add a finishing touch to the sides of pathways and stairs! These tough plants are radiant as front-of-the-border Cottage gardens and Rock gardens as facer and filler plants. Glam up your beds as living mulch that meanders among larger perennials or shrubs, filling the area in cheery color.

Allow to spill over retaining walls and your borders and underplant larger shrubs for semi-evergreen cover and greenery. Lovely amid garden perennials and spilling over large planters! Plant in large or small containers and pottery where the Drummond Pink Moss Phlox acts as a brilliant filler and spiller as well!

Drummond Pink is a lovely cover for spring bulbs without worrying about root competition. Mass plantings on banks, slopes, and erosion control are great uses of Creeping Phlox! Phlox plants are drought-tolerant, therefore suitable for Xeriscaping and are recommended for Fire-Wise landscaping!

Brilliant Pink Blossoms
Low-Growing Mats of Fine-Textured Green Leaves
Spring Nectar Resource For Pollinators
Can Remain Evergreen In Mild Winters
Groundcover, Spillers in Containers, Edging & En Masse

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Full sun plants, perennial Moss Phlox tolerates some partial shade in warmer zones 3-9. Best in a wide range of soil, Phlox needs well-drained soil, that's dryer and rocky, plus very drought-tolerant once established. Provide new plants with regular moisture, but once established, Phlox is quite drought-tolerant! Top the soil of your plantings with a 3-4-inch layer of mulch to help combat the sun and drought.

Deadhead or shear as soon as the flowers fade to encourage a rebloom. Once the frost kills back the foliage, shear after early spring flowering to deadhead and promote new growth in mid to late spring.

Full Sun
Low Moisture Needs Once Established
Any Well-Drained Soil
Shear After Flowers Fade & Prune Late Autumn
Deer Seldom Bother Groundcover Phlox

For carpets of bright pink and glowing ornamental ground cover, order Drummond Pink Creeping Phlox from Nature Hills today!

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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!