Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe' 3 x 9cm Plant

• Masses of pink-and-white flowers in spring
• Forms a dense mat of foliage
• Excellent groundcover plant
• 3 x 9cm plant delivered to your door

Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe’ is a beautiful creeping phlox that forms a dense mat of foliage smothered in pink-and-white candy-striped flowers in spring and early summer. Tough and reliable once established, it makes fantastic groundcover, coping well even with hot, dry conditions.

How you will receive your plants:

Selected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your plant in a pot, ready to plant out.

Can’t plant straight away?

Place the pot in a sheltered sunny spot outdoors and water regularly to keep the soil moist.

Planting tips and hints:

Planting in containers: Sprinkle a layer of stone or gravel in the bottom of the container to aid drainage. Use a high-quality young plant or general-purpose compost spaced evenly with enough space to allow the plants to grow. Mix in a slow-release granular fertiliser in the compost before placing the plant to provide plenty of nutrients. Water thoroughly once planted up. Continue to water every 3-5 days and don't allow the container to dry out.

Planting in the ground: Dig a hole approximately twice as deep and 3 times as wide as the plant, if your soil is heavy mix in general-purpose compost, horticultural sand and stone or potting grit to ensure good drainage. Gently compact the soil around the plant and water thoroughly.