The varieties of cushion phlox (Phlox subulata) offered in the garden trade are usually hardy and perennial without restrictions. Nevertheless, the question arises: When do real gardening professionals plant these low-growing ground covers to achieve optimal growth results?

Spring is the best time to plant cushion phlox

Planting is possible at any time during the gardening season

Cushion phlox specimens grown in containers can actually be planted out at any time between spring and autumn. However, so that the plants can grow well, frosty times in spring or late autumn as well as extremely dry days in midsummer should be avoided as times for planting.

The need for care depends on the location and the time of planting

The easiest way to plant a cushion phlox is in spring. Then new roots can form in good time at the new location, making almost any additional care unnecessary even in dry summer phases. The following factors are also crucial for the plants to thrive:

  • a location that is as sunny as possible
  • permeable soil (without risk of waterlogging)
  • enough space for the propagation of these prolific plants

tips

Basically, the cushion phlox is hardy outdoors without any problems. However, if planted in autumn, it should be planted in the ground a few weeks before the first frost, so that it can grow sufficiently and form new roots before the onset of winter.

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