GardensDB - Phlox subulata Browse [ ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** ](https://gardensdb.com) [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) [ Search gardens, designers, shows… ](https://gardensdb.com/search) [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login) [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) [ ](https://gardensdb.com/search) Discover - [ Home ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Plants ](https://gardensdb.com/plants) - [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) Account - [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login) - [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) Follow [ gardensdb on Instagram (opens in a new tab)](https://www.instagram.com/gardensdb/) Discover - [ Home Today's highlights ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens Show gardens, catalogued ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Plants What was planted, and who used it ](https://gardensdb.com/plants) - [ Shows Horticultural shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events Festivals, courses & open days ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours Step inside, long after the show packs up ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails Curated routes through the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People Designers, judges, growers ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios Design practices ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books Recommended reading ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs Roles in the industry ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors Organisations that back the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits Causes behind the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives Groups & community projects ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies Suppliers & contractors ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education Schools, colleges & universities ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries Plant suppliers & growers ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) [ Submit a garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/submit) [ About GardensDB ](https://gardensdb.com/help) [ gardensdb on Instagram (opens in a new tab)](https://www.instagram.com/gardensdb/) [Plants](https://gardensdb.com/plants) / Phlox subulata ![Phlox subulata](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2c476885-8fa6-4097-a759-c554674c07d9/conversions/phlox-subulata-hero.webp) Plant Phlox subulata ================ Planted in 2 show gardens on GardensDB. 2 Gardens 4 Designers 0 Studios How to grow it Happiest in full sun on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is well-drained. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Size at maturity 0.1–0.5 metres Max height 0.5–1 metres Max spread 2–5 years To maturity Aspect Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W Any aspect Happy facing any direction Position Full sun Partial shade Full shade Exposure Sheltered Exposed Moisture Well-drained Soil Chalk Clay Loam Sand Soil pH Acid Neutral Alkaline Hardiness H6. Hardy Hardy, very cold winter (-20°C to -15°C) H1a H1b H1c H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 Where it was planted 2 gardens ----------- - ![A serene Asian-inspired garden with a curved-roof pavilion, slatted timber walls, a composite deck, stone steps, and vibrant pink azaleas.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/b31330ed-ba1d-4fbe-95d6-0b2d9c3bd919/conversions/PXL_20260509_131411872-gallery.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/the-blessings-from-the-sea) Show Garden ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-best-construction-award-show-garden/icon.webp) Best Construction Award (Show Garden) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-medal/icon.webp) Silver Medal 360° tour 360° tour available RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026 The Blessings from the Sea Eun Kyung Jung, Heehyeok Kang, Jaeheon Kim - ![A tranquil modern spa garden with a square plunge pool, timber loungers, sandstone paving, composite decking, natural rockery, and lush green planting.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6467f23c-0c57-4de2-8275-ad9205498b5f/conversions/PXL_20260503_090458377.MP-gallery.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/natures-spa) Showcase Garden ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/bbc-gardeners-world-live-gold/icon.webp) Gold Award ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/bbc-gardeners-world-live-best-showcase-garden/icon.webp) Best Showcase Garden 360° tour 360° tour available BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair 2026 Nature's Spa Vicky Lincoln Who uses it Designers & studios ------------------------- The people and studios credited on the gardens above, with how many of those gardens each worked on. ### Designers 4 - [ 1 garden EK #### Eun Kyung Jung ](https://gardensdb.com/people/eun-kyung-jung) - [ 1 garden HK #### Heehyeok Kang ](https://gardensdb.com/people/heehyeok-kang) - [ 1 garden JK #### Jaeheon Kim ](https://gardensdb.com/people/jaeheon-kim) - [ 1 garden ![Vicky Lincoln](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/vicky-lincoln/profile_photo.webp) #### Vicky Lincoln vickylincolngardendesign ](https://gardensdb.com/people/vicky-lincoln) Show all 4 designers Good company Often planted with -------------------- Plants that share a plant list with Phlox subulata, ranked by how many gardens combine them. 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