Phlox 'MacDaniel’s Cushion' (flame flower) – dark pink – 6 plants, Ø11 cm, 15–25 cm high

You will receive 6 dark pink Phlox 'MacDaniel’s Cushion' plants, fresh from the grower. The plants are in Ø11 cm nursery pots and are approximately 15–25 cm tall. Phlox blooms with large, fragrant flower clusters and is a classic in the summer border. An asset for biodiversity: bees and butterflies find plenty of nectar here.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Phlox 'MacDaniel’s Cushion'
• Also known as: snapdragon
• Quantity: 6 plants
• Pot size: Ø11 cm
• Height at delivery: approx. 15–25 cm
• Flower colour: dark pink
• Flowering period: July–September
• Location: sun to partial shade
• Winter hardy: yes
• Watering: keep the soil lightly moist during the first year; after that, water only during dry periods
• Beautiful in: border, pot on the balcony or terrace
• Bees and butterflies: attracts bees, bumblebees and butterflies

Care

Cut back the faded stems, then it will often bloom a second time. In early spring, cut the old stems off just above the ground. Need fertiliser? Check out our tips on plant nutrition.