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Phlox douglasii 'White Admiral' – Hardy, Fragrant Garden Favourite

Phlox douglasii 'White Admiral' is a compact, mat-forming perennial prized for its pure white flowers and hardiness. This moss phlox variety brings both beauty and practical benefits to your garden, offering a lush carpet of colour each spring.

• Breathtaking Blooms: From April, enjoy masses of star-shaped white flowers set against vibrant green foliage—perfect for brightening rockeries, containers, and border fronts.
• Reliable Performance: As a hardy perennial, this Phlox returns every year, thriving in UK gardens with minimal fuss.
• Practical Benefits: Its dense growth habit helps suppress weeds naturally, while its foliage is less attractive to pests—ideal for low-maintenance gardeners.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting Time: Best planted in autumn or early spring to establish roots before flowering.
• Location: Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade. Ideal for well-drained soils; avoid waterlogged sites.
• Soil Preference: Grows best in neutral to slightly acidic soils (pH 6.0–7.0). Amend clay soils with grit for drainage.
• Mature Size: Forms low mats up to 15cm tall and can spread up to 40cm wide.
• Care: Water regularly during dry spells; cut back spent flowers after blooming to encourage compact growth. No special feeding required—general-purpose fertiliser in spring suffices.

Design Inspiration & Companion Plants

• Add Structure: Use at the front of borders or as groundcover beneath taller perennials like Salvia or Coreopsis.
• Rock Gardens & Containers: Pairs beautifully with Aubrieta, Saxifraga, and creeping thyme for a tapestry of spring colour.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Phlox 'White Admiral'?
  The best time is autumn or early spring when soil is workable and not frozen.
• How much sun does it need?
  This variety thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade in hotter gardens.
• How do I keep it looking its best?
  Avoid waterlogged conditions, trim back after flowering, and remove any dead foliage in autumn or early spring.