Botanical name
Phlox subulata ‘McDaniel’s Cushion’
Other names
Alpine phlox ‘McDaniel’s Cushion’, Moss phlox ‘McDaniel’s Cushion’
Genus
Phlox
Variety or Cultivar
‘McDaniel’s Cushion’ _ ‘McDaniel’s Cushion’ is a compact, mat-forming, evergreen perennial with linear, dark green leaves and salver-shaped, deep pink flowers in late spring and early summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Mat Forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
COLOUR
Flower
Deep-pink in Spring; Deep-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Specific pests
Eelworm (stem and bulb) , Eelworms (leaf and bud)
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadheading will prolong flowering. Divide every 3-4 years in autumn.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings, Seed
WHERE TO GROW
Phlox subulata ‘McDaniel’s Cushion’ (Alpine phlox ‘McDaniel’s Cushion’) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.45m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Tolerates light shade in dry areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
