Pests: Occasionally susceptible to spider mites or mealybugs
leathery leaf emerges with a red sheath (cataphyll) before unfurling into a broad oval leaf with a near-black appearance under certain lighting
indirect light but tolerates lower light levels well
coir pole or wooden plank early will encourage upright growth and more mature foliage
Phlox Emerald Cushion Blue Alpine Plants, Hardy Perennial Creeping Ground Cover, Flowering Garden Plants, 1 Litre Root-Ball PACK OF::6 Plants Pests: Occasionally susceptible to spiderPhlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' is a stunning low growing alpine perennial, widely valued for its ability to form dense, spreading cushions of evergreen foliage that become smothered in a profusion of soft lavender blue flowers each spring. This reliable and hardy variety is perfect for adding colour and texture to rockeries, alpine beds, border edges, dry walls, and containers. Once established, it requires very little maintenance and provides