Phlox s. ‘Candy Stripe’ (10)ct Flat

Description

Product Description

Phlox subulata ‘Candy Stripe’ a/k/a Moss Phlox. Zone: 3 to 9. Full sun to filtered sun. Mature size: 6-to-8-inch height; spreads 2 feet.

Phlox subulata ‘Candy Stripe’ is a delightful creeping phlox cultivar that adds a playful touch to spring gardens with its unique bi-colored blooms. It’s a low growing, spreading groundcover that forms a beautiful carpet of color, perfect for rock gardens, borders, and slopes. Here’s what you need to know about this charming plant:

Key Features:

• Striped Flowers: ‘Candy Stripe’ is named for its distinctive flowers, which feature candy pink and white stripes. These star-shaped blooms cover the plant in mid to late spring, creating a cheerful and eye-catching display.
• Low-Growing Habit: This phlox forms a dense mat of needle-like, dark green foliage that typically reaches 4-6 inches tall and spreads up to 2 feet wide. It’s a fantastic choice for edging, rock gardens, and slopes.
• Versatile: ‘Candy Stripe’ is incredibly versatile and can be used in various settings, including rock gardens, borders, containers, and even as a lawn substitute in sunny, dry areas.
• Attracts Pollinators: The vibrant flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators, adding life and movement to the garden.
• Hardy and Adaptable: This cultivar is hardy in USDA zones 3-9, tolerating a wide range of temperatures and growing conditions.

Growing Tips:

• Sunlight: Plant in full sun for the best flowering. It can tolerate some light shade, but the bloom may be reduced.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and thrives in sandy or gravelly soils.
• Water: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, it’s fairly drought tolerant.
• Maintenance: Shear back lightly after flowering to maintain a neat appearance and promote new growth.

Design Ideas:

• Rock Gardens: The vibrant striped flowers create a playful contrast against rocks and other alpine plants.
• Borders: Use ‘Candy Stripe’ as an edging plant or in the front of borders to add a splash of early-season color.
• Containers: Its trailing habit makes it a good choice for containers and hanging baskets, where it can spill over the edges.
• Slopes and Banks: Plant it on slopes and banks to control erosion and add a vibrant display of color.
• Mass Plantings: Create a dramatic effect by planting ‘Candy Stripe’ in large groups or drifts.

Ten (10) plants in 4.5-inch containers per flat (or tray).

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