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Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion' (Alpine phlox 'Emerald Cushion')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion'
Other names
Alpine phlox 'Emerald Cushion', Moss phlox 'Emerald Cushion', Creeping phlox 'Emerald Cushion'
Genus
Phlox Phlox
Variety or Cultivar
'Emerald Cushion' _ 'Emerald Cushion' is a spreading, mat-forming evergreen perennial. It has bright green foliage and in late spring to early summer, is covered with lilac-pink, salver-shaped flowers.
Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion' is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Mat Forming
Flower
Lilac-pink in Spring; Lilac-pink in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Dead-heading will prolong flowering
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion' (Alpine phlox 'Emerald Cushion') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.5m 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
Plant in fertile, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion'
Other names
Alpine phlox 'Emerald Cushion', Moss phlox 'Emerald Cushion', Creeping phlox 'Emerald Cushion'
Genus
Phlox Phlox
Variety or Cultivar
'Emerald Cushion' _ 'Emerald Cushion' is a spreading, mat-forming evergreen perennial. It has bright green foliage and in late spring to early summer, is covered with lilac-pink, salver-shaped flowers.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
Lilac-pink in Spring; Lilac-pink in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Dead-heading will prolong flowering
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion' (Alpine phlox 'Emerald Cushion') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.5m 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
Plant in fertile, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
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