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Phlox Subulata - how far will it creep (over rock/concrete)
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Hi all,
I have searched this question, haven't found an answer, though a couple of images found by 'net search suggest creeping Phlox will grow over and cascade down a stone wall.
What I wanted to know is how far will Phlox Subulata (creeping Phlox) cover over say brick work or concrete. We've a brick wall, one brick deep (longways) so 8" or 20 cm plus some other concrete work for a few more inches. Clearly nothing is going to actually grow on that, except for maybe moss and lichen. Would Phlox actually cover that and even cascade down over it?
I suppose, given enough time, it might cover some of that. I suppose I really should cut some of the bricks back, and maybe the concrete foundation under it, to have some bare soil for the Phlox to grow into.
Would be interesting to read or even see of any examples where this plant grows over solid objects.
Thanks
I have searched this question, haven't found an answer, though a couple of images found by 'net search suggest creeping Phlox will grow over and cascade down a stone wall.
What I wanted to know is how far will Phlox Subulata (creeping Phlox) cover over say brick work or concrete. We've a brick wall, one brick deep (longways) so 8" or 20 cm plus some other concrete work for a few more inches. Clearly nothing is going to actually grow on that, except for maybe moss and lichen. Would Phlox actually cover that and even cascade down over it?
I suppose, given enough time, it might cover some of that. I suppose I really should cut some of the bricks back, and maybe the concrete foundation under it, to have some bare soil for the Phlox to grow into.
Would be interesting to read or even see of any examples where this plant grows over solid objects.
Thanks
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They usually spread to around a foot to eighteen inches in each direction if they're happy.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I'll take some cuttings this Summer and start working on something for next year.
Judging by this photo, I guessed it should spread
I think one of the blue (more like lilac) variants of P.Subulata will look nice where I want it.