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Moss Phlox - McDaniel's Cushion [V]

Genus: Phlox.

Species: Phlox subulata.

Planted 05.08 Vistabile rockery house end

Bought 05.08 Malvern Spring Flower Show

Skill Level: Beginner

Plant type: perennial

Exposure: Full sun or partial shade in moist but well drained soil

Hardiness: Hardy

Soil type: Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline

Height: 10cm
Spread: 50cm

Flowers: April to June
Colour: deep pink

A dense, mound-forming evergreen that forms cushions of hairy, narrow, bright green leaves. Plants produce large flowers from late spring to early summer. It is ideal in rock gardens, as edging for a flower border, or in stone troughs. Dead head regularly to encourage extended bloom period.

Photos of this plant

  • Phloxsubulatamcdanielscushionpondrockeryhouseendvistabileback14.05.08

Reminders for this plant

Due about 15 years ago:

Take cuttings

take cuttings: March to May

Feed/fertilize

Top dress with general fertilizer in Spring

Due about 14 years ago:

Feed

Top dress with general fertilizer in Spring

Take cuttings

take cuttings: March to May

Due about 13 years ago:

Take cuttings

take cuttings: March to May

Fertilise

Top dress with general fertilizer in Spring

Due about 12 years ago:

Take cuttings

take cuttings: March to May

Feed

Top dress with general fertilizer in Spring

Due about 11 years ago:

Take cuttings

take cuttings March to May

Feed

Top dress with general fertilizer in Spring