Creeping Phlox

About this plant

Phlox subulata 'Emerald Pink' is an exceptional groundcover known for its prolific spring bloom, creating a lush carpet of bright pink. Its needle-like, evergreen foliage forms a dense mat, providing year-round texture and interest to rock gardens, slopes, and borders. This vigorous, low-maintenance perennial thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for difficult areas where other plants struggle. Its compact growth habit and spreading nature quickly fill in boş spaces, suppressing weeds and reducing erosion. Perfect for adding a splash of early-season color, 'Emerald Pink' also attracts beneficial pollinators, contributing to a vibrant and healthy garden ecosystem. It pairs beautifully with spring-flowering bulbs and other early perennials.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Tolerates poor soils but performs best with consistent moisture during establishment. Shear back lightly after flowering to maintain a dense form and encourage rebloom. Divide in spring or fall as needed.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.