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Once established, it requires very little maintenance and provides excellent ground cover throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes \u003cstrong\u003e3 or 6 established plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, each supplied in a \u003cstrong\u003e1 litre root ball\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to plant out and establish quickly in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasses of delicate lavender-blue flowers in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLow-growing, mat-forming habit – ideal as ground cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEvergreen, needle-like foliage provides year-round interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHardy perennial – fully frost hardy in UK gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eExcellent for rockeries, alpine beds, walls, path edges, and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance – minimal pruning required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a well-drained position in full sun for the best flowering display. Phlox subulata thrives in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil and is well suited to sandy or gritty conditions. Avoid waterlogged or heavy clay soils. After flowering, a light trim helps maintain a compact, tidy shape and encourages fresh new growth. 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