- Plant creeping phlox during spring or early summer in a location that receives between six and eight hours of direct sunlight each day. Transplant the creeping phlox from the planter in which it was previously grown to a hole twice as wide and of equal depth to the root ball. Refill with soil and water thoroughly to collapse any air pockets. Space plants at least 12 inches apart to allow plenty of room for growth.
- Water creeping phlox during periods of extreme drought, usually after two weeks have passed without rainfall. Apply enough water to soak the soil to a depth of 4 inches, to provide plenty of water until the next application or rainfall. Do not splash any water on the foliage of the plant during application, as moist leaves are susceptible to diseases and fungi.
- Spread a 1-inch layer of mulch around the soil surrounding creeping phlox to conserve moisture and to stunt the growth of weeds. Creeping phlox cannot compete with weeds for nutrients and will be considerably weaker if no mulch is applied. Begin the band of mulch at least 1 inch from the base of the creeping phlox plant to allow for air circulation and growth.
- Prune creeping phlox as soon as flowering has ended to keep it under control. Cut the stems back to half length, and blooming will be more compact the following year. Creeping phlox can be allowed to grow without pruning, but it is invasive and may spread across the garden. Remove any faded or dying flowers as soon as possible to encourage additional blooming instead of seed formation.
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caspita said
on 10/24/2009 Thanks!!