Phlox subulata ‘Candy Stripes’ - brumarele taratoare

Phlox subulata ‘Candy Stripes’ is a striking variety, often classified among plants known as creeping phloxes, due to its evergreen foliage and tolerance to cold. This small perennial plant is ideal for ground cover, rock gardens, borders, or low walls, offering a "waterfall" effect of blooms in spring.

🌿 General characteristics

• Family: Polemoniaceae

• Plant type: Perennial, with creeping habit

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Width: 40–60 cm (spreads quickly by branching)

• Foliage: Dark green, needle-shaped, semi-evergreen

• Flowers: Bicolored – white with bright pink stripes, star-shaped, densely arranged above the foliage

• Blooming period: April – May

☀️ Growing conditions

• Light: Full sun for maximum flowering; tolerates light partial shade

• Soil: Poor, sandy, very well drained; wet or heavy soils are not recommended

• Watering: Low – drought resistant once established

• Hardiness: Very good cold tolerance – withstands low temperatures and frost

• Care: Minimal; removing spent flowers can encourage more abundant blooming next season

✅ Other advantages

• Creates a spectacular floral carpet in spring

• Belongs to the group of creeping phloxes, excellent for decorating flower beds, rock gardens, and slopes

• Attractive to bees and other pollinating insects

• Hardy plant, adapted to harsh conditions (wind, drought, poor soils)

🔁 Propagation

• By dividing clumps after flowering or in autumn

Phlox subulata ‘Candy Stripes’ is a perfect choice for those who want a decorative ground-cover perennial, easy to care for, that adds a burst of color and a natural look to any sunny space.

At the time of listing, all plants had flowers, but they may lose them – therefore the displayed price is for a plant with or without flowers.

Height including pot 15 cm