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Bedazzled Pink Creeping Phlox: Bright April Color on Lean Ground
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Bedazzled Pink creeping phlox covers itself in bright, medium pink stars each April, every flower marked with a small dark purple starburst at the center. The blooms open bright and lighten as they age, so the mat shows a soft range of pinks at peak.
Where its sister Bedazzled Lavender whispers, this one speaks up. It is the phlox to choose when you want spring color that you can see from the kitchen window.
Bedazzled Pink at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Phlox 'Bedazzled Pink' |
| Flowers | ¾ to 1 inch notched stars, medium pink with a dark purple eye |
| Foliage | Small, narrow, green; stays green or bronzes in winter |
| Size | 6 to 8 inches tall, 32 to 38 inches wide |
| Bloom | Mid to late April |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 4 to 8 |
| Fragrance | Sweet, noticeable up close |
| Wildlife | Good for early pollinators; moderately deer resistant |
Pink first, purple later
Pink and lavender are a classic pairing, but they rarely bloom together. That is fine. Bedazzled Pink gives the front of a lavender bed its big moment in April, then settles into a neat green mat while the lavender takes over in summer. You get two separate shows from the same strip of ground.
Since both plants want sun and dry feet, the phlox is happy as a living edge along the bed. Leave a little gap so the mat does not crowd the lavender's woody base. On a slope or in a rock garden, it spills over stones and holds the soil.
Planting tips
- Plant in spring or early fall in full sun.
- Space plugs with their mature width of about 3 feet in mind; they take a season to start filling in.
- Lean, sandy or gravelly soil is ideal. Skip the compost-heavy bed.
- Water regularly while roots establish, then sparingly.
Keeping the mat dense
A light trim after bloom keeps the plant tight and full. In hot, dry spells, an occasional deep watering keeps it from browning. In humid summers, airflow and good drainage keep the center from rotting, so avoid overhead watering and crowding. Its breeding notes excellent mildew resistance, which helps it stay tidy through summer.
In winter, the needle-like foliage may bronze. That is normal. Trim out any brown patches in spring and the mat will fill back in.
The plug tray
Bedazzled Pink is sold as a 72-cell plug tray, enough to edge long beds or cover a bank in a single season of planting. See the product page for current availability, and visit the Wholesale Hub for tray orders.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bedazzled Pink smell?
The flowers are sweetly fragrant, but you need to get close. Kneel down on a warm April afternoon and you will catch it.
Can I grow it in a container?
Yes. It drapes nicely over the edge of a wide, shallow pot with fast-draining mix.
Will it spread into my lawn?
It widens steadily to about 3 feet but does not run aggressively. An edging strip keeps it in place.
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