{"product_id":"phlox-subulata-macdaniels-cushion","title":"Phlox subulata 'MacDaniel's Cushion'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhlox subulata 'MacDaniel's Cushion' is a compact moss phlox that forms a dense, evergreen mat only a few centimetres tall, then covers itself in bright deep pink flowers in late spring. Offered as 3 plants, it’s perfect for building a vivid ribbon of colour along a sunny border edge or letting cushions spill over a low wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all creeping phlox, it is built for lean conditions and sharp drainage. Flowering is strongest in full sun, and the tight habit depends on soil that dries between rain events. Rich, damp ground tends to produce loose growth and shorter flowering, while winter wet is the usual reason mats fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest conditions for Phlox subulata 'MacDaniel's Cushion'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun for the strongest flower show and tightest cushions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, gritty, well-drained soil. Heavy, waterlogged ground in winter often ends in weak growth and dieback once roots sit without oxygen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e rock gardens, gravel planting, sunny slopes, wall edges, and sharply drained pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and establishment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant into free-draining soil and keep watering steady until roots have spread. On heavier soils, planting slightly raised helps keep the crown dry. Once established, plants cope well with dry spells in the ground, but container plants need occasional deep watering in hot weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrimming after flowering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light shear after the main flush keeps mats compact, refreshes foliage, and prevents a woody, open centre. Heavy feeding: lush growth usually means fewer flowers and softer, more rot-prone stems often leads to weak growth and leaf marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to watch for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentre going bare:\u003c\/strong\u003e normal with age; trim after flowering and refresh by replanting small pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrowned patches:\u003c\/strong\u003e often winter wet; improve drainage and keep stems airy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeak flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e too much shade or overly rich soil; brighter, leaner conditions restore the show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhlox subulata 'MacDaniel's Cushion' is a reliable spring carpet plant when the site is sunny and dry enough - tight evergreen texture, then a bold deep-pink flower sheet that makes edges look finished.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomique","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":61584503275850,"sku":"MM-MEC-0908","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/phlox-subulata-macdaniels-cushion-03.webp?v=1776362299","url":"https:\/\/foliage-factory.com\/en-de\/products\/phlox-subulata-macdaniels-cushion","provider":"Foliage Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}