Phlox subulata Candy Stripe ('Tamaongalei') from Neil Vanderkruk Holdings Inc.

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Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe' (Tamaongalei)

Also called Creeping Phlox, Alpine Phlox

Phlox subulata 'Tamaongalei' - Moss Phlox

More About Phlox subulata Candy Stripe ('Tamaongalei')

Spreading, low, mounding habit
Striped, deep pink and white flowers appear just above the foliage
Semi-evergreen foliage with dark green, needle-like leaves
Plant them in mass to form a low, carpet-like, ground cover
Creeps over rocks or retaining walls
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

Zone:

Height:

8-12 cm

Spread:

40-45 cm

Colour:

Bicoloured

Moss Phlox Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grows best a humus, well-drained soil, with medium moisture, in partial shade, however, it will tolerate a shadier site. It is drought tolerant once established. Shear back after flowering to improve the overall appearance and to perhaps encourage new flowers throughout the summer. Provide good air circulation when choosing a location for this species to reduce the potential of powdery mildew. It is best to not prune in the fall and cleanup winter, damaged foliage in the spring.