Phlox subulata 'McDaniel's Cushion'
moss phlox 'McDaniel's Cushion'
'McDaniel's Cushion' is a compact, mat-forming evergreen perennial to 10cm tall, with small, linear, rich green leaves and bright deep pink flowers 3cm wide from late spring
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
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Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Phlox may be evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and salver-shaped flowers in terminal clusters
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. See phlox cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed in a cold frame when ripe or in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering stems in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Phlox eelworm may be a problem
Diseases
Powdery mildews and a leaf spot may be a problem
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