Drummond Pink Creeping Phlox
Phlox subulata 'Drummond's Pink'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Drummond Pink Creeping Phlox highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 3-9
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!
Creeping Phlox 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!
