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Phlox subulata Candy Stripes

Phlox subulata Candy Stripes
Moss Phlox, Creeping Phlox, Mountain Phlox, Dwarf Phlox

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I followed the advice carefully but nothing grew... maybe it's due to the lousy weather we had.

Dolores, 30/10/2024

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This plant carries a 12 months recovery warranty

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Value-for-money
The Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripes' is a stunning perennial that quickly forms a cushion of candy pink flowers with white margins from April to June.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
10 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

The Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripes', commonly known as Moss Phlox, is an excellent ground cover with a spreading habit, very floriferous and fast-growing. Ideal for rockeries, wall borders or in a container on a sunny terrace.

This hardy perennial forms a compact, evergreen carpet. The 'Candy Stripes' Moss Phlox has 2cm (1in) long, opposite, linear leaves, medium green on trailing stems, which root easily. In April, beautiful star-shaped flowers measuring 2cm (1in) in diameter, pure white with candy pink stripes, completely cover the foliage, creating a dense carpet of flowers.

Originating from the United States, the 'Candy Stripes' Moss Phlox thrives in well-drained, light soil, even in dry, sunny conditions. It is a robust plant that forms a lovely cascade of flowers along a wall and brightens up rockeries. Pair it with aubrietas, saxifrages, or botanical tulips.

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Phlox subulata Candy Stripes (Flowering) Flowering
Phlox subulata Candy Stripes (Foliage) Foliage
Phlox subulata Candy Stripes (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time April to June
Flower size 2 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 10 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Phlox

Species

subulata

Cultivar

Candy Stripes

Family

Polemoniaceae

Other common names

Moss Phlox, Creeping Phlox, Mountain Phlox, Dwarf Phlox

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference96513

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Planting and care

The Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripes' should be planted in the spring in a light and well-drained soil, with a spacing of 30-40cm (12-16in). Add compost when planting and sand or gravel in heavy soils. In very sunny areas, it roots easily. Water regularly during the first year.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the faded flowers with secateurs, cutting them back at the end of flowering.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to July
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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