Phlox ‘Pink Cushion’

Common Name:
Pink Cushion Phlox

Description:
Phlox ‘Pink Cushion’ is a charming mat-forming perennial prized for its profusion of soft pink flowers that blanket the plant in spring. A cultivar of creeping phlox (Phlox subulata), this variety creates a dense carpet of needle-like evergreen foliage, making it ideal for cascading over walls, softening the edges of garden beds, or filling in gaps between pavers. In Melbourne’s temperate climate, ‘Pink Cushion’ thrives in sunny, well-drained positions and tolerates light frost once established. Its blooms appear in mid to late spring, forming a cushion-like display that can last several weeks. Low maintenance and drought-tolerant, it’s a favourite for rockeries, cottage gardens, and border fronts. Shear lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy form and encourage denser growth. The floral display not only adds beauty but also draws in pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Form:
*Ground Cover
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
*Height: 10–15 cm
*Width: 40–60 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
*Soft Pink

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Bee Attracting
*Perennial
*Herbaceous
*Drought Tolerant
*Low Maintenance
*Suitable for Rockeries
*Suitable for Edging

Toxicity:
*Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:
*Aubrieta deltoidea
*Iberis sempervirens
*Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’
*Campanula portenschlagiana
*Thymus serpyllum

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.