Phlox frosted

Of all types of phlox this one is the most common. Phlox panicle is almost in every yard. He is the pedigree of most varieties and a hybrid of this perennial plant. This species is also known under the name "floks garden". This flower grows from 40 to 150 cm. The birthplace of phlox is considered to be the p. Mississippi (USA).

Phlox phalanx has strong, erect, bare stems. Oval-lanceolate leaves 5-15 cm long and 1.5-4 cm wide - opposite (2 in each node). The phlox of the paniculate flowers have short pedicels, which tightly surrounds the calyx. Their coloring is very diverse: lilac-lilac, violet, salmon-orange, purple, white, pink. Some varieties in the center of the flower have a white or dark eye. The flowers are gathered in magnificent rounded, paniculate inflorescences. The fruit of the plant is an oval capsule with 2-3 large, gray-green or brown seeds.

Phlox volatile prefer open spaces, although it grows well under the light shadow of bushes and trees. Soils like friable, well-moistened. It is necessary to make sure that the earth clod is always moistened, because when the ground is drying up, the lower leaves of the plant prematurely dry out, and the flowers and upper leaves fade. The flower is very responsive to organic fertilizers. Phlox felted can not be planted on heavy clay soil.

Before the spring planting, the soil is prepared in the autumn, and in the autumn season - in the beginning of summer. To do this, it is dug for 20-30 cm, cleaned of weeds and bring in various substances, per 1 sq .:

- Organic fertilizers (peat, compost, manure - 2 buckets, fermented chicken manure - 0.25 buckets);

- wood ash (150 g);

- mineral fertilizers (superphosphate - 50 g, ammonium nitrate - 30 g, potassium salt - 20 g).

Fix all fertilizers at 10-15 cm deep, because almost all the roots of this flower are located exactly at this depth.

Phlox felted can be propagated by leaf and stem cuttings, spring shoots, root cuttings, axillary shoots, but the most effective and simple method is the division of the bush. Despite the fact that all phloxes multiply rapidly in spring, summer and autumn, it is better to plant them in the early spring. In this case, high humidity and low temperature favor fast rooting and good survival. Autumn transplantation of phloxes can also ensure good rooting and flowering of phlox next year, if stalking is cut off from above by 1/3. Before transplanting bushes of phlox are abundantly watered. During the transplant, you need to keep the soil on the roots of the plant. Plant the plants in pre-watered pits, carefully straighten the roots, directing them in different directions. The root of the rhizome should be located 5 cm below the edge of the pit. Between plants you need to leave: for stunted - 35 cm, for tall ones - 45-50 cm. Plants grow well in one place up to 5 years.

Phlox frost is frost-resistant, so it does not require shelter for the winter. Top dressing is done taking into account the phases of plant development. Under the bushes in early spring, dry fertilizers are introduced: ammonium nitrate - 30 g; Superphosphate - 30 g; Wood ash - 50 g. Fertilize the fertilizer with a hoe or hoe. In late May, bushes are fed with a fermented mullein or droppings. During the budding, organic fertilizers are again introduced with the addition of 30 g of wood ash. During the flowering period, the fertilizer is supplemented with a complex mineral fertilizer (30 g of dry fertilizer under the base of each bush). Before and after fertilizing, the plant is watered abundantly.

Florists and landscape designers use phlox in the design of the garden. They perfectly match almost all types of flowers and shrubs. In addition to the fact that the flowers of this plant have a variety of colors, many varieties have stains in different shades. Some phloxes in early spring have a dark cherry color. Phlox paniculate is resistant to diseases and pests. It is rarely affected by powdery mildew. Virtually all varieties of this plant have a strong flavor. Many phlox on the stem develop lateral shoots. On one stem can accommodate up to 100 flowers. The most popular varieties used for flower beds, flower beds and mixborders: Brigadier, King, White Admiral, Blue Boy, Balmoral, Starfire, Europe, Pina Colada, Endurans, Harigan, Graf Zeppelin.