Phlox

About this plant

Candy Stripe Phlox (Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe') is a truly enchanting groundcover, celebrated for its prolific blooms that transform sunny areas into a breathtaking display of striped color. Each delicate flower features crisp white petals adorned with a vibrant pink stripe, creating a visually stunning effect reminiscent of old-fashioned candy. This vigorous, mat-forming perennial is an excellent choice for rock gardens, cascading over walls, or as an exuberant border along pathways. Its fine, needle-like foliage remains evergreen in many climates, providing year-round texture even when not in bloom. Beyond its undeniable beauty, Candy Stripe Phlox is a resilient and easy-to-grow plant, perfect for gardeners seeking high impact with minimal effort. It tolerates heat and drought once established, making it a reliable and long-lasting addition to nearly any sunny landscape.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires well-drained soil. Shear lightly after flowering to encourage dense growth and potential rebloom. Fertilize annually in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.