Phlox are incredibly beautiful bright flowers which have a strong pleasant aroma. Plants are perennial, therefore, for abundant flowering, you need to take care of favorable growing conditions. In the article we will tell you about the cultivation of perennial phlox from seeds, we will give recommendations for planting and care.

How to propagate perennial phlox in the garden

Unlike annual phlox, which are propagated only by seed, perennials are propagated in three ways:

1. Seeds. Phlox is sown in spring, autumn or early winter.
2. By dividing the rhizome. In the spring, the bush is dug up, the rhizome is divided into several parts and young bushes are planted. Most often, this vegetative method is used to rejuvenate a flower when it long time grows in one place.
3. Cuttings. In early summer, cuttings are prepared, strong young shoots are selected. They are planted in open ground under a jar, watered abundantly and wait for rooting. At winter sowing phlox bloom next year in the fall.

If the bush has lost its decorative effect, then it is propagated by dividing the bush even in autumn (late August-mid-September). To update the phlox, the oldest rhizomes are thrown away, and only the side parts are planted.

Summer and spring breeding more successful than winter.

How to plant phlox seeds

There are two ways to grow a flower from seed.

Sowing seeds directly to the flower garden

Seeds are sown at the end of May or in November-December:

• Winter sowing. If snow has already fallen during winter sowing, then it is removed, the seeds are sown over the frozen soil at a distance of 5 cm from each other, sprinkled with earth with a layer of 2 cm and covered with snow. The germination rate when sowing in winter is 70%. Springs appear in the spring, and when two leaves bloom, the seedlings are planted at a distance of 20 cm from each other.
• Sowing in spring. Phlox seeds are sown in fertilized moist soil. Place 4 seeds in the hole. They are covered with earth, watered and covered with a film until shoots appear. Two weeks after the seeds come off, the flowers are already fed with slurry or nitrophos.

Sowing phlox seeds for seedlings

Favorable conditions for growing phlox

The main requirements are put forward to the quality of the soil. The decorativeness and development of phlox depend on the fertility of the soil. Soil requirements in the table.

The acidity of the soil is determined using a litmus test. The climate of the middle zone is suitable for Phloxes, where it is not very hot and moderate rainfall. For landing, choose an area with a flat relief, protected from the wind. On open sunny places phlox is not planted, but shaded areas, where the flower is shaded from 11 to 14 o'clock, are ideal.

When growing seedlings, the following conditions are favorable:

• humidity above 70%;
• the temperature after the descent of seeds is up to 21 ˚С, within two weeks the temperature is lowered to 15 С;
• a container with seedlings is placed on sunny windowsills, and the film is removed.

Preparing the soil for planting phlox

If the soil is not suitable for planting phlox, it is improved:

• sand and manure are applied to clay soils;
• clay and lime are added to sandy loam, peat is also added to sandy ones;
• poor soils are filled with peat, manure or compost.

Prepare the soil in the fall. Contribute up to 8 kg / m. sq. peat or manure, up to 300 g / m is added to acidic soil. sq. lime. The soil is plowed to a depth of 30 cm. In the spring, the soil is plowed again, harrowed, and nitrophosphate and potassium salt are added. A week before sowing seeds, the soil is disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate.

Phlox planting and care plan

Phlox seeds are sown in spring, summer, autumn or winter. It all depends on the growing method. Consider an action plan for growing and caring for seedlings.

Action	The timing
Sowing seeds in pots	February
Picking	When 2-3 true leaves appear
Hardening (seedlings are taken outside for a day)	April-early May
Transplanting seedlings into open ground	May June
Pinching over the fifth pair of leaves	July
They are fed 5 times:	May-September
1. Liquid manure (for 10 liters of water 100 g of manure).	The end of May
2. Slurry with potassium salt or superphosphate.	The beginning of June
3. Slurry or chicken manure solution.	Early July
4. Superphosphate and potassium salt.	Early august
5. Use ash, nitrophosphate,	Beginning of September
Pruning phlox and mulching the soil with peat	October November

Phlox bloom from July to late September, prefer potash-phosphorus fertilizers

How to care for phlox in the garden

While phlox sprouts have not yet grown stronger after transplanting into open ground, the soil is regularly loosened, and the flowers are watered. Freshly planted phloxes are watered every three days for two weeks. The aisles are mulched with cut grass so that weeds do not germinate and moisture does not leave the soil.

If the summer is dry, up to 2 liters of water is poured under each bush every 2-3 days. In hot weather, the soil is mulched with peat or humus with a layer of 4 cm.

Tip # 1. In order for phlox to bloom profusely, faded inflorescences are always removed.

For abundant flowering, perennials are fed up to 5 times per season. Fertilizers for phlox are given in the table.

Fertilizer name	Description	Application
Ekorost for garden flowers	Fertilizer based on humic acids. Increases seed germination, seedling survival, increases disease resistance.	Root and foliar feeding: 2 caps per 10 liters of water, watered every two weeks.
"Grow" fertilizer for flowers	A complex product that contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Accelerates growth, prolongs flowering time and vividness of flowers	1 tbsp. l. for 1 sq. m.
"Windsor" for garden and indoor	Comprehensive product that provides abundant and long-lasting bloom	50-80 g / m2 sq., water the flowers 1-3 times for the entire growing season
"Bud-2" for garden flowers	Provides long-lasting and abundant flowering	10-20 g / 10 l of water
Buysk Fertilizers "Flower Paradise" for flowering plants	Complex liquid that stimulates growth, blooms and increases disease resistance	10 ml / 1 l of water
Universal fertilizer for garden flowers "Pokon"	Improves soil composition, nourishes flowers and accelerates their growth	1 measuring spoon per 1 sq. They are fed once a season in the spring.

In the fall, grown phloxes of spring sowing are planted

Regardless of the region of cultivation, perennial flowers are covered with peat or straw for the winter. In the South, fallen foliage is used instead of peat, but pests can grow in such mulch. Cover the bush when the stems have turned yellow and withered. The dry tops are cut off, and the root zone is covered with a layer of mulch. In a snowy winter, if the layer of snowfall is more than 50 cm, phlox need not be covered. Flowers are afraid of snowless winters, even if the frost is -10-15 ˚С.

Tip # 2. Phloxes are used in landscape design to create abundantly flowering flower beds. Flowers go well with monards, astilbe, marigolds and heliopsis.

With abundant watering in a dry summer, flowers are amazed powdery mildew or septoria. For the prevention of diseases, flowers are treated with fungicides.

How to deal with pests and diseases of phlox

Among phlox diseases, spotting and powdery mildew are distinguished. Diseases are recognized by their characteristic features. Consider the symptoms of diseases and methods of dealing with them in the table.

Name of the disease	Signs	Prevention and control methods
Spotting	Dots on the leaves, with their further twisting	Diseased leaves are removed, and the flower itself is treated with Bordeaux mixture
Powdery mildew	White bloom on leaves and stems	To prevent contamination of healthy flowers, the diseased plant is removed and burned.
Variegated	Peculiar patterns appear on the leaves.
Fomoz	The leaves begin to dry out and the stems become thinner.	For prophylaxis in the spring, while the air temperature does not exceed 18 ° C, colloidal sulfur is sprayed onto the stems and leaves
Septoria	Dark brown dots on the leaves	The bush and soil around is treated with Bordeaux liquid every two weeks

For the prevention of diseases in the calendar spring works in the garden, you should include the treatment of phlox with a solution of Bordeaux mixture. Pests include filamentous worms, nematodes, slugs and caterpillars. When the bushes are affected by nematodes or worms, the flower is dug up and burned. The land is treated with nematicides or lime every 20 days. Three treatments are needed.

Features of growing perennials and annuals

Growing perennials is generally similar to breeding annual phlox, but there are the following differences:

1. Perennials are more often sown in open ground, rather than growing seedlings.
2. Perennials bloom later, but bloom longer.
3. Before winter, perennials, unlike annual plants, are not sown, since they are not resistant to frost.
4. Perennials need five feedings per season, and not 3-4, as is the case with annual phlox.
5. Seedlings are not planted closer than 0.5 m from each other, because perennials grow strongly in one place.

Answers to common questions

Question number 1... When is the best time to sow seeds in a flower garden?

Phloxes belong to those garden flowers that reproduce year-round. They are planted in spring, summer and winter. But for seed reproduction spring is more suitable. In the second half of April, phlox seedlings are planted in flower beds. Spring planting has its advantages. The flowers have time to take root, but they bloom two weeks later than planned.

Autumn planting seeds are possible only in the southern regions and the middle lane, where frosts come later. Seeds are sown in early September. Before the first frost, the flowers take root, and bloom the next year in July.

Question number 2... How to dive phlox seedlings?

The sprouts dive 20 cm apart into a greenhouse or greenhouse. Also, each sprout is planted in a separate pot, and when it gets warmer, it is planted in open ground.

Question number 3... Is it possible to mulch the soil in summer in extreme heat?

Yes. To protect against scorching sun the soil is mulched with peat or humus with a layer of 5 cm. Watering can be done over the mulch.

Question number 4... When can you transplant phlox bushes?

The best period is April or September. Transplanted as needed in the summer, but without dividing the root system. Be sure to move the roots into a new hole along with an earthen lump.

Question number 5... What are the popular perennial varieties?

Popular varieties include the following perennials:

1. Subulate. The plant is completely covered with white to dark red flowers. Blooms in May.
2. Spread out. Blooms lilac-blue. The plant prefers shaded areas. Blooms in May.
3. Paniculate. Blooms in the middle of summer. Inflorescences and leaves are large. Bushes 70-100 cm high.

Gardeners' mistakes when growing perennials

Gardeners' mistakes are as follows:

1. In the heat, phloxes should not be watered cold water, otherwise the stems will crack.
2. Withered flowers should not be left on the plant, they interfere with new blooming and delay flowering.
3. Many gardeners do not cover phlox for the winter. If there is little snow in winter, then the flowers can die even at -10 ˚С, therefore it is imperative to mulch the soil in November.
4. Phloxes cannot be planted in the area where strawberries were previously grown. Otherwise, the invasion of pests cannot be avoided.

Bright phloxes are often found in city flower beds, as well as in areas near summer cottages. They are grown on balconies and placed in school flower beds. Such popularity is not surprising at all. The name of this plant is translated from Greek as fire.

Phloxes are capable of blooming for a long time, they give owners a pleasant aroma and are calm about any weather whims. Reproduction of these flowers is carried out most often vegetatively, by dividing the bushes or by cuttings. However, it is possible to produce them from seeds. In most cases, seed division is used when growing annual varieties of this plant, however, perennials can also be grown in this way.

Seed preparation

Collect phlox seeds. Before that, it is necessary to determine the degree of their maturity. This is not particularly reflected in their appearance, because they are located inside the boxes. Having missed the moment of ripening, the seeds can crumble from the ripe boxes, and you will not notice it. If not enough ripe seeds are harvested, they will not be able to ripen.

To determine the degree of maturity, take an awl, carefully drill one box and examine its contents. It should contain rather large seeds, colored green and having a dense structure. Planting material can also be purchased at a flower shop.

Seeds of phlox perennials rather quickly lose their germination, which is why you should not wait for spring to plant them. Please note that the full development of plants is possible only after the seeds are frozen, so planting should be done soon after they are harvested.

Soil preparation and site selection

Determine a place on your site where the plant can grow quietly for several years. Remember that phloxes love sunny areas and semi-shaded areas. Do not plant them in a swampy lowland or under a dense canopy of trees.

Prepare the soil well for planting. It should be loose and nutritious, since phlox will grow well on such a land, and their flowering will be not only long-term, but also very lush. These plants do not do well on soils with a high sand content, and they do not like heavy soils with strong acidity. You are unlikely to be able to achieve seedlings in such places. The flower beds or beds should be prepared before the first frost.

Planting seeds

It is worth sowing seeds in late autumn and early spring. It is allowed to carry out this process in January. You should not postpone this process to February, and even more so to March, since such crops most likely will not sprout. If there is snow on the beds, just shovel it to the side.

On the frozen area of ​​your flower garden, lay out the prepared seeds, placing them four to five centimeters apart. Sprinkle them on top with a little ordinary garden soil. You can prepare it ahead of time and store it in a fairly warm room to keep it warm. The optimum soil can be found at gardening stores where it is sold throughout the year.

The layer of earth does not need to be made solid, just sprinkle the seeds a little. Pour snow over the bed and leave it until spring. Thus, you will get almost one hundred percent spring germination, while half of the plants should also bloom.
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Home growing

If you plant seeds perennial phlox in a home environment, it is worth subjecting them to artificial stratification. First, put the container with the sown seeds in a room with a room temperature, then after fifteen to twenty days, move them to the cold (from minus two to plus four degrees) and stand for fifteen to twenty days.

Then place a container with seeds near the window and place a screen from the room and heating devices so that the temperature around it does not rise above twelve degrees. In the event that the phlox planting was carried out in February, then in April you can take out the container with them into the garden, covering it with agrospan or plastic wrap... Plants germinate best between five and twelve degrees.

After two or three pairs of real leaves appear on the flower, transfer them to the main place of growth, observing the interval between them of twenty centimeters.

Care

The main care for phlox is systematic weeding, loosening the soil, watering and feeding. Small plants can be mulched over the soil between them with cut grass. Thanks to this, the soil stays soft for longer and retains moisture, in addition, weeds grow on it.

On hot and dry days, phlox should be watered, at the same time they can suffer from powdery mildew. For this reason, the plant must be sprayed with fungicides, otherwise it may die.

After the flower grows stronger over the fifth pair of leaves, a clothespin is made. This procedure helps tillering phlox. The flowering of these plants lasts from mid-summer until the end of September. At the same time, it is important to promptly eliminate faded inflorescences. Once every three to four years, it is worth dividing the rhizomes, the best time for this - early spring or September.

For the winter, the plant must be cut off by mulching the roots with dry peat or plant debris.

Phloxes are able to grow over a fairly significant territory, forming a bright, beautiful carpet during the flowering period.

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Annual phlox

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Perennial phlox, planting with seeds of low-growing varieties of which occurs at a distance of 35 cm from each other in several rows. Varieties that grow high are planted 40 cm apart. There should be at least one and a half meters between the rows.

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Tall Weeding is carried out at all stages of plant growing, the benefits of it are beyond doubt. Weeds take food and moisture from flowers, serve as foci of diseases and pests, reduce the decorative qualities of flower plantings. Removing dry branches and fading flowers is also a must in caring for phlox. Late plants bloom at the end of August.

Not less than half a meter

, They need to be moistened, illuminated, and maintained at a certain temperature for 15–20 days, then they are dived. Flowering continues until September - October, but at the end of autumn, a mass of green leaves prevails. It continues to live even under the snow, retaining its green color.Some phlox flowers have such dazzling colors that they are compared to tongues of flame, when translated from Greek phlox means fire. Almost all varieties ornamental plant phlox lead

You can also plant phlox seeds at home in February, the edge in early March. Breeding Liquid top dressing is given in mid-June. To the same fertilizers from the first feeding add 10 g of potassium salt or 20-30 g of ash.

Podzolic soils add lime 200-300 g per 1 m², bone meal during digging 100-150 g per 1 m², oven ash 100-200 g per 1 m².

Phlox are planted at a distance of 40-50 cm between plants and 50-60 cm between rows,

Phlox reproduce by seeds, dividing bushes, root suckers, phlox propagation by cuttings is also possible. The seed propagation method for perennial phlox is used only to create new varieties.Their flowering duration is from June to September. Coloring of flowers - red, white, purple, pink, orange. Phloxes are usually used for planting in groups, for casing ridges and for cutting, so that the roots have room to grow.

This species has earned its name for the hard and pointed leaves, similar to an awl. There is a lot of green mass, the growth is only 10–12 cm, so the subulate phlox is very effectively used to cover lawns and flower beds. Due to its demanding growing conditions, it is unpretentious, the greatest flowering is observed on dry and dehydrated soils. Excessive watering will result in the growth of the green leaves of the styloid phlox, and there will be fewer flowers. Plant Long-term lifestyle But it is necessary to create cool growing conditions for them at home, remember that perennial phlox seeds will need stratification. Keep containers with planted seeds at home by the window (cool) for 15 days, then transfer to closed veranda or a loggia, while the temperature for further seed growth outside the apartment should be from - (minus) 1 to + 4 degrees Celsius. So in the cool, they will grow for about 15-20 days. If you need it for another week, bring it home, put it close to the glass and shield from the heat of the apartment, radiators with a screen. In April can be planted in garden greenhouse or in a flower bed under a film.

A valuable variety, a method based on the ability of phloxes to form renewal buds on thick roots when there are no ground shoots is suitable. For this, adult (over 3 years old) plants are suitable. In early spring or September, the selected bush is dug in at a distance of about 10 cm from its base and 8-10 cm in depth. Bush divide the usual way, and fertile soil is poured into the hole from under it. The roots remaining in the ground will sprout. Full-fledged bushes will develop from them over time.

A way to grow phlox from seeds

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Spring Undersized Growing perennial phlox flowers in this way is long and laborious. In this way, annual phloxes are propagated.

Cut phlox flowers stay fresh for a week. They look good with irises, badan, hosta, daylilies.

How to care for annual plants

Some old and out of shape bushes are divided into parts by the rhizome in the fall. The middle component, which ages earlier than anyone else, is thrown away, and the side parts are subject to a new planting. The soil is fertilized with compost and peat, the plant is planted in a hole to a depth of 5 cm and watered three times a week if it does not rain. Be sure to loosen the soil and mulch with humus. To seedlings Loves light very much

... If you take one type of phlox and grow it in different categories of climate, then you can see that this unpretentious flower will continue life in any conditions.

The most favorable time for planting cuttings is the beginning of spring. If you plant in the fall, the flowers will not be able to take root and will freeze over the winter. Phloxes are divided and transplanted after 3-4 years. Feeding is given in early July. The composition of fertilizers is the same as in the second top dressing, plus 10–15 g of superphosphate per 10 liters of water.

Phlox planting begins in early spring, as soon as the soil thaws. The place is being prepared in the fall. It is good to water the planted bushes, and cover the ground with humus or weathered peat. For the first two weeks, plants are watered abundantly every 2-3 days. Phloxes are planted with a distance of 30–40 cm between plants and 35–45 cm between rows. Growing phlox from seeds requires adherence to some subtleties.

Plants prefer slightly shaded areas. Phloxes need sunlight only in the morning hours. During the day, the flowers are damaged by the sun - they fade and lose their freshness and attractiveness.

Top dressing

Unlike annual phloxes, they are fed with phosphate solutions not four times during the period of growth and flowering, but five times. If all procedures are performed correctly, phlox bushes will exist in the garden or in a flower bed for up to seven years. Did not get burned And reacts to it with abundant flowering.

Only the plant itself will look stunted in difficult areas, with a developed deciduous-branch system, and in good places phlox growth can reach from one and a half to two meters.

There is also a video to help you: how to propagate perennial phlox, plant and transplant them to new places

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After phloxes take root and grow, feed them with a solution of mullein, slurry or ammonium nitrate - 15–20 g per bucket of water per 1 m² of plantings. Watering is carried out as needed. Over the summer, phlox bushes are fed 3-4 times with a solution of liquid fertilizers.Bush phlox are very viable plants, but if you want to grow chic bushes with magnificent flower heads, you will have to prepare the soil., Namely: seeds can only germinate on the surface land without falling asleep seeds and with sufficient illumination.

You need to know that with insufficiently moistened soil, the flowering of phlox weakens, the leaves dry out. Therefore, one of the important conditions for choosing a place for planting phlox is the possibility of a systematic and sufficient watering plants.

Growing perennial flowers and care

​Perennial bushes in the fall, you can not plant them in the ground, but only dig them to a depth of 20 cm into the soil in a place where the wind does not blow out the snow that has fallen out. Cover the rhizome exit site with peat soil and additionally insulate with straw or leaves.from the first rays of the spring sun, they are shaded with any available materials... To obtain the most developed and beautiful plants, the seedlings must be pinched when 3-4 adult leaves appear.On the plots and flower beds, spreading phlox is often planted, which also belongs to the stunted species. The mass of leaves is less than that of the styloid phlox, the stem is stronger and more woody, and the flowers simply sprinkle the whole plant. In appearance, the flowerbed, planted with such a variety, resembles a lilac or blue cloud, which by the evening also begins to exude a delicate aroma of violets.

Cultivated phlox species are

How to provide proper care for perennial plants

• Cuttings
• Top dressing with a complete mineral fertilizer (15–20 g of superphosphate, 10 g of ammonium nitrate, 10–15 g of potassium salt or 30–40 g of ash per 10 l of water) is applied under phlox at the end of July, at the beginning of flowering.

Phlox after flowering and in winter

In the spring A necessary requirement is systematic maintenance They can only be watered from a sprayer. Before the seeds germinate, the seedling boxes should be covered with glass, do not forget to ventilate them daily. If these rules are observed, friendly and strong shoots are obtained.

A slight slope of the site will help to avoid flooding when snow melts and prolonged rains. However, planting phlox should not be arranged on the slopes, since the soil there quickly warms up and dries up. It is best to plant phloxes near the east and west walls of the house.Perennial phloxes are propagated by cuttings and branches. Cutting can be performed already after the sprout reaches 5 cm and can be performed during the entire growing season. The bends are performed by bending the main stem to the ground and dropping it with humus or peat. Shoots of a new plant are separated from the main plant in the fall and transplanted to a permanent habitat. This method is used more often than cuttings, as it is less laborious.Transplanting to open ground is done in late April or early May. Annual phloxes are unpretentious, they easily tolerate lack of moisture, cool whims of the weather. For a beautiful appearance, planting in shaded areas of the garden is recommended, otherwise the bright flowers will fade very quickly. Shadow cover will slightly reduce

Varieties of phlox

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Erect and shrubby

Soil preparation

From mid-April to September. Cuttings are taken only from healthy plants. When

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Apply mineral fertilizers:

Humidity

The main way of reproduction of perennial phlox is by dividing the bushes, which is carried out in early spring and at the end of autumn. The plant is divided and transplanted every four years.

The culture is demanding on soil moisture and fertility. Most suitable for phlox are medium loamy, loose soils with neutral acidity.

Seeds are harvested from annual phlox plants in the fall, dried ground parts are removed from the soil. They dig up the earth, simultaneously removing all the roots of the bushes that have outlived their own. If you plant new seeds in this place in the spring, then the stems will grow

Profuse ripening of flowers

The splayed phlox, in contrast to the styloid, does not tolerate scorching sunlight, but loves moderate moisture. This delicate meadow begins flowering two weeks later than the styloid phlox and continues to bloom in June. After flowering stops, splayed phlox quickly

How to choose a place to grow phlox

Types of plants with sessile, elongated-oval leaves. The phlox flower itself has the shape of a bell, the number of such five-petal cups in one inflorescence reaches 90 pieces. In place of the faded beauty, a phlox fruit is formed - a box in the form of an oval cylinder.

Before you start to loosen the soil, it is necessary to fertilize with the composition of minerals. This will allow the flowers to cope with frost in winter, and will increase the number of roots at the stem.

Spring

Soil preparation

Feeding is given to late-flowering phloxes. The composition of the fertilizer is the same as for the fourth feeding.

50-60 g of superphosphate;

Soil throughout the growing season. Even on loose and well-fertilized soil, but at the same time dry and not provided with moisture, the expected decorative effect will not be. On dry soils, phlox grow low, they have few inflorescences and small flowers, plants bloom earlier and quickly finish flowering.

Without this technique, phloxes degenerate - the flowers become smaller, their flowering period is reduced. The division is carried out in this way: the bush is carefully dug up and the intertwined roots are carefully separated from each other, trying not to damage them.

Landing

They begin to prepare the soil in advance so that by the time of planting it is sufficiently moistened and has time to settle. If the soils are heavy, clayey - add river sand, peat, humus, mineral fertilizers, lime and dig everything thoroughly.

Healthy and strong

, But guarantees their long appearance on the stems. It is necessary to avoid the presence in the soil of beds for planting phlox, large roots of neighboring trees and large bushes.

Loses its attractiveness

To annual plants phloxes today are attributed to only one of the Drummond species, named after a religious wanderer from England who wandered in Texas and introduced to the European world of those years amazing flower, delighting those around with flowering from the first days of summer to the beginning of winter.

Transplant

By cuttings, faded phloxes are planted in autumn in pots and stored in a frost-free room at a temperature of 4–6 degrees, preventing the soil from drying out. At the end of January, the temperature is raised to 8-10 degrees and the humidity is increased. In March, the shoots will reach a length of 8–10 cm and, leaving a couple of lower leaves on the stem, they are cut into cuttings. Cuttings are planted in a layer of sand 2-3 cm, poured on top of light earth with a distance of 2-3 cm from each other. Do not deepen. Cuttings without leaves do not need light for rooting. With leaves - diffused light is needed.

In August, at the end

30 g of potassium salt.

Acidity

Growth buds should be on each severed part. Phlox is often propagated by stem cuttings. For this purpose, young shoots of the plant, cut in early spring, are used, which are planted in boxes filled with soil with a layer of 6 cm.

In areas where water stagnates after rain, watering or melting snow, drainage is required. The planting site is cleared of weeds - they are weeded out or treated with herbicides.

Reproduction

Will give a long flowering period.

The earth must be fed with humus - humus formed as a result of the biochemical transformation of plant and animal shades. If the soil at the planting site has an acidic balance, then add lime milk. Humus is added to a ready-to-plant hole or replaced with ash or compost.

And you need to take care of another type of plant that could replace it before the end of summer. Phloxes have

It is better to replant sprouts only in summer. It is necessary to transplant in cloudy weather or in the evening to make it easier for the sprouts to take root.

Freshly harvested seeds are sown before winter.

Flowering

Fertilizers are applied to 2/3 of the height of the arable layer and mixed well with the ground. When digging, the rhizomes of perennial weeds and stones are carefully selected. Wheatgrass, runny, bindweed are especially dangerous: the roots of these malicious weeds intertwine with the roots of phlox and grow through the bushes, it is impossible to remove them without digging the bush.

The soil is close to neutral or slightly acidic. With high alkalinity of the soil, the bushes grow poorly and have a depressed appearance. Before planting phlox, it is very good to add to loamy garden soil 25-30% of its volume semi-decomposed horse manure or leaf humus, loose forest litter, various composts with the addition of ash, bone meal, saltpeter and superphosphate.

The boxes are covered with glass and placed in a greenhouse (greenhouse). Cuttings need to be shaded and sprayed systematically. After about a month, the cuttings will take root and they can be planted in the place designated for them.

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Phloxes have a fairly large root system. To ensure adequate nutrition for the plant, the soil is dug up to a depth of 30 cm - this is the layer in which the roots of the plant are actively developing.

As for the perennial phlox plants, their buds can die even in frosts up to 15 ° C. The root system will freeze and become unviable at temperatures up to 20 ° C. In autumn, the dead grass must be removed from the garden bed, and the rhizomes must be covered with earth mixed with peat. Provide layers of straw or leaves from above for insulation. In the presence of a thick snowdrift, these measures are superfluous, since the snow is

During the growth and flowering of plants, the soil needs to be loosened about once a week. When the root system is formed and protrudes above the soil surface, it must be covered with earth when loosening. The first two fertilizing with liquid manure are carried out

Phlox, choosing a place in the garden and planting

The ancestor of many noble and sophisticated varieties of phlox is paniculata phlox. This species belongs to tall specimens and reaches 180 cm.It does not require special care and grows in almost any conditions. The color of the plant comes in various shades from white to red, only there are no yellow flowers.

Inflorescence of fragrant flowers Carrying out care, you need to take into account the characteristics of the plant: every year there are three times more young shoots than in the previous year. They take a lot of nutrients from the soil. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out top dressing in the spring. perennial plants, for example, irises, which with their leaves cover the lower part of the stems of phlox. It is good to plant a subulate carpet phlox (subulate) as a border on the southern side of the rabatka. The edges of the phlox flower bed can be lined with bricks or stones against weeds.

, Phloxes are fed with phosphorus and potassium (15–20 g of superphosphate, 5 g of potassium chloride). Such feeding is aimed at accumulating nutrient reserves and hardening plants. In case It is impossible to be late with the autumn planting of phlox - the plants will not have time to take root. Phlox​Organic fertilizers it is better to add together with mineral. It is not necessary to top up the fertilizer deeper than 20–25 cm. It is useless and even harmful. Do not bring into the ground

When phlox propagates by root suckers, the ability of the plant roots to release shoots from the buds that form on them is used.

Phlox can be planted throughout the season: Autumn planting is carried out when the plant stops growing shoots and renewal buds are formed. This usually happens in September. Good insulation Until early June Frost-resistant flowers of phlox Orange have been bred, and the most popular variety is king of medium height up to 1 m, with large flowers of a raspberry hue. Direct sunlight

Preparing the soil for planting phlox

All shades from white to dark red and even purple. It is located on a strong, branched stem, reaching a height of 10 to 30 cm.

Watering Unfavorable wintering conditions for bush phlox - winters with little snow with severe frosts, in which the snow cover is insignificant, and the frosts are strong, or very coldy come at the beginning of winter, when there is still no snow. At an air temperature of -15 ºC, growth buds freeze out for 10-15 days, at a frost of -20-25 ºC, the rhizome freezes out.

In the fall Sawdust, shavings, moldy horse manure

In the nursery of seedlings, buy paniculate phlox with ACS, price from 250 rubles. After planting, the plants need a generous watering for two weeks. In order for phlox to take root well before the arrival of frost, they need to be mulched in October with any insulating material.

, With the addition of superphosphates. The third is produced with clean liquid manure in the first days of July, the fourth is performed at the end of the month like the first two. Reduce the height of the bush Phlox Drummond is divided into two subspecies, called: Due to the fact that the sprouts are hygrophilous, after planting they must be watered abundantly. The first time, until they get stronger, they water it daily. In hot, dry weather it is watered in the evenings. Do not water with cold tap water. This can cause the leaves and stems to crack. You can also not pour water on top of the leaves: this contributes to the spread of diseases. Drain the soil so that it can retain moisture. Make sure that the water does not stagnate.If at the beginning of winter snow fell 20–25 cm thick, low temperatures most varieties will not cause significant damage. With a snow layer of 50–60 cm or more, phloxes can withstand temperatures as low as -35 ºC.

And a long spring, the May feeding is transferred to the beginning of June. The indicated number of liquid dressings and doses of fertilizers are recommended for 2-3 year old plantings and older. Landings are planted with stems, cutting off only 1/3 of the inflorescences. Cutting off the stems to the base is harmful - the plant's ability to root is reduced and it freezes, without leaves the phlox seedling will not be able to lay growth buds on the rhizomes of the next year. The stems can be cut to the ground after the soil freezes and the leaves die off completely after frost. You run the risk of bringing fungal pathogens into the soil. In addition, the decomposition of sawdust consumes a large number of nitrogen.

Tall bush phlox naturally grow in humid forests, among bushes, in lowlands and other damp places on humus-rich soils. Every year, natural mulch accumulates around the bushes - fallen leaves, stems and other organic matter, which protects the rhizomes from frost, and when rotting, provides plants with nutrients in the spring.This technique will ensure the active development of the flower in early spring. In the spring, phloxes begin to grow after the soil thaws. Spring is the most favorable time for planting. Of course, flowering is somewhat delayed when spring planting, but on the other hand, the plant takes root painlessly. nice decoration garden or plot, as well as rave reviews from neighbors, friends and relatives.

Spring planting phlox

Water the plants in the morning and evening, at the root of about half a bucket per bush. During the day, in the sunlight, you cannot water., But if during the day it is in the shade for a couple of hours, then the color becomes bright and grows to its limit.

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Loosening the soil There are relatively warm winters, when at the beginning of winter snow fell, and in December or January it melted, and in the absence of snow, thaws are replaced by 15-20 - degree frosts. During the thaw, being deceived by the heat, the growth buds start to grow, and the frosts that follow will destroy them.

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Autumn planting of phlox

Phloxes are non-capricious plants and will grow on various soils, but they reach the apogee of flowering and development only on loose, breathable, sufficiently moist and nutritious soils. summer time it is also possible, but this is a rather troublesome business: after planting, it is necessary to cut out the inflorescences, shade the plant, its constant spraying and regular watering is required. Phlox means flame in Greek. It got this name, apparently, because of the bright red flowers that some species of wild phlox have.

If phlox is sick, then the damaged specimens are removed by the root so that they do not infect neighboring flowers. The first disease stains the petals in a variegated irregular pattern, and the second is a fungal disease and covers the stems and leaves of the plant with powdery mildew.Another worthy specimen of perennial phlox is the terry paniculate flower tiara. Bells white 3.5 cm in diameter, they are collected in magnificent lush panicle inflorescences. Grows 50-60 cm high. Large-flowered.

Regular loosening of the soil will provide air access to the roots and prevent weeds from appearing. It is carried out at least 6-8 times a year. During loosening, hilling is carried out, which has a beneficial effect on the bark system. Used literature: Gaganov P.G. "Phlox perennial", 1953, "Gardener's World" magazine. Years receive 3-4 liquid fertilizing, while the doses should be reduced by half in comparison with what was recommended for old plantings.

Autumn

Fertilizing phlox

Ash When choosing a place in the garden for planting any plant, you need to focus on it natural conditions habitat.

For better survival, it is recommended to use any rooting stimulant. On the territory of Russia from wild species only one grows - the Siberian Phlox, which is found in the mountains and belongs to the creeping group. In culture, there are about 40 species of this flowering herb.

Phomosis disease deprives the shoots of elasticity and removes moisture from the leaves. To prevent this from happening, a solution of colloidal sulfur is sprayed onto the plant as a preventive measure.Very rarely, flowers are propagated by seeds, this is mainly done by dividing the bush, planting cuttings, diverting. The time to collect seeds from the pods is autumn. For growing perennial species it is advisable to sow seeds in the ground in the same season, in November or December. A place is chosen in the flowerbed where phloxes will grow.

Both have smooth and terry leaves in the range of their flowering. Stem growth will be completed in June and flowers will appear. The flowering period takes about 2 months. After its completion, the tops of the shoots with the remnants of the inflorescences must be cut off. At the end of the season, buds are laid on the rhizomes for shoots next year. The sprouts need moisture and sunlight, but both should not be too much. Otherwise, high humidity will lead to rotting of the roots, they will die. Excessive sun rays to the rapid fading of flowers. Once every 3-5 years, phlox rhizomes are divided. Plants need to be replanted to a new location every few years.

Division; Top dressing is carried out after rain or after watering.

Planting phlox, the site begins to prepare for 1-2 weeks. All the mineral fertilizers recommended for spring planting are applied to the soil, except for saltpeter and potassium salt, which are applied in the early spring of next year to the topsoil when loosening. ​- valuable fertilizer for phlox. It contains potassium, lime, trace elements. Ash affects To care for phlox in the garden does not require special knowledge, the main thing is timely watering, weeding from weeds and adding a small amount of fertilizers. The best fertilizer when grown in the open field is organic. A very active and strong fertilizer is considered to be the application of manure in the amount of 10 kg per 1 m2 of soil.All of its types, with the exception of Drummond phlox, are perennial plants. They are divided into three groups: creeping phlox, bush phlox and loose turf phlox. These perennials are among the best ornamental plants, but if brown streaks appear on the foliage, then the plant is damaged by a disease called septoria, which can be cured by spraying with Bordeaux water twice during the treatment period. The soil is cleared of snow and the seeds are sown. from each other at an interval of 5 cm. After that you need to

The first subspecies of phlox most often

Reproduction of phlox

Experienced growers advise cutting the stem when growing perennial flowers before winter. In this case, hemp can be 15 cm and below. This will protect the plant from pest spores and help it transfer winter period.​Seeds.

Phlox division

If you purchased phlox in Brightness Landing

Feeding with bird droppings has a beneficial effect on the growth of the plant. With a lack of organic matter, mineral fertilizers are applied. All components (nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus) must be in a balanced state. Their value is great thanks to long flowering and lovely flowers with a delicious scent. Various pests

Cover the crop with warm earth

Phlox cuttings

Grow stunted. Sprouts are susceptible to both fungal and viral diseases. Viruses are the most dangerous. If the treatment is not carried out in time, it will wither away. Viral diseases appear as lesions. These places need to be removed and burned. Places of cuts are treated with special means. The land around the bush is also cultivated, and growing from seeds is a laborious process. Germination rate is 70%. Gardeners most often use phlox cuttings or dividing bushes. Multiply October

Seed propagation

Flowers, the resistance of phlox to diseases increases. Ash is brought in at the rate of 100-200 g per 1 m².

Phlox in a landscaped garden

Bush perennial phlox choose areas with a flat or slightly sloped surface so that rain or melt water does not stagnate on plantings. The height of the flower beds and the bed should not exceed 10-15 cm, but if groundwater come close to the soil surface, it is necessary to make higher flower beds. In winter, snow should accumulate in the area with phlox plantings so that the plants do not suffer from freezing.

Unfavorable wintering conditions for phlox

Top dressing of the plant is carried out along the grooves with fertilizer solutions. The plants are fed before budding and during flowering. Organic fertilizers are used as top dressing only in fermented form.

The most common cultivation of phlox species of paniculata, which has many varieties, differing in height, color of flowers, shape and size of inflorescences.

Destroy the plant

, Room temperature. In the spring, more than half of the seeds will hatch and turn into thin sprouts that are subject to picketing as soon as two healthy leaves appear.

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... They got their name depending on the shape of the leaves, which nature cut in the shape of a star. Bright representatives of undersized asterisks are varieties of phlox dazzling white snowball, romantic pink chamoa, red defiance and sunny isabella. Among fungal diseases, powdery mildew is the most dangerous. It appears on the leaves in the form of small spots. Gradually, the spots grow and affect all the foliage, which dries up and dies off. Treatment is done by spraying with antifungal solutions. If the weather is damp in summer, then to prevent powdery mildew disease, you need to spray using copper sulfate... It is important to monitor whether the growing flowers nearby are sick, as the disease can pass. When dividing, the bush is carefully dug out, so as not to damage the roots, shaken from the soil. The roots must be untangled. Divide the bush using sharp knife... In each part, 5-6 root branches are left, on which there are several growth buds. Dividing bushes, cuttings (stem, root, leaf) and seeds. Planting perennial phlox: when and how to plant? And later, the bushes are not planted in the same autumn, but are buried to a depth of 20–25 cm. For a hole, they choose a place protected from cold winds, where as much snow as possible accumulates. After the soil freezes, the buried seedlings are covered with a dry leaf, peat. Do not plant phlox in To accelerate the emergence of sprouts, planting is watered in small doses, but repeatedly, so that the top layer of the earth is always moist. By the time of flowering, plants are divided into the following types: And it may die. When infected with tiny worms with nematodes, the bush is dug up, completely burned, and the soil is treated three times after two weeks with anti-worm drugs. If we talk about annual types of phlox, then they are sown in the spring, right in the garden. Seeds are sown on prepared and slightly moistened soil at a distance of 5 cm from each other, then covered with polyethylene. From time to time, the film is lifted and the seeds are allowed to breathe. Fully open the garden bed when sprouts appear. The second subspecies of phlox grows up to 35 cm in height and attracts with large flowers up to 4 cm in diameter in noble purple and pure white shades. In parks and gardens, it is represented by tall bright red, tall fiery red and tall white flowers - hardy and unpretentious. With the necessary care, perennial phloxes will delight with their beautiful appearance and aromas for a long time, without causing any hassle. If you are interested in seed growing, then on the site it is done in late autumn or December. Darkened boxes with seeds collected from flowers, which we immediately plant, give the most stable germination. With this type of planting phlox achieves maximum success. The most Phlox can be transplanted in summer, but with big lump land. It is not recommended to divide the bushes, or, as a last resort, you can carefully divide into large parts. Composts Perennial phlox: care Lowlands Mulching creates optimal conditions for the development of plant roots, contributes to the preservation of the soil in a moist state, prevents the formation of a soil crust. Early - phlox bloom in early June; Slugs are removed by simple regular loosening of the soil, in which they are uncomfortable to live, in addition, sprinkling of the earth is done quicklime, ash or tobacco solution. Caterpillars are most often collected by hand and destroyed, and for prevention, spraying with solutions from pests is performed. In order not to plant seeds of plants directly into the ground, you can plant them in greenhouse conditions, and then transplant ready-made seedlings into the soil. Seedlings in the greenhouse will appear approximately The most common type of phlox, which begins its flowering earlier than all varieties, is considered subulate. He exposes his first white and red flowers to the sun at the beginning of May. On the offensive early spring subulate phlox adorns the flowerbed already Phlox diseases The ridges in the flower garden are prepared in advance. If the snow has already fallen, then it is removed, the earth is loosened with a rake, seeds mixed with sand are scattered from a low distance and covered with a layer of 1.5-2 cm of light earth with sand. The earth must be sifted so that there are no lumps. The planting is sprinkled with snow from the neighboring ridges. Simple The first , Which have a beneficial effect on the vitality and flowering of bushes.

Beautiful and unpretentious phloxes can decorate even the most sophisticated garden. But there are types of these flowers great amount, which means that in the garden it will be possible to combine not only a whole range of different shades, but also different shapes of petals. In the article, we will consider the rules regarding how to grow phlox from seeds, growing in general and its aspects, caring for seedlings, as well as some other important points.

Soil preparation

As with other plants, the soil and its composition play an important role in growing seedlings. It is better to select soil rich in humus, loose and medium loamy, the acidity of which will be very low. A couple of days before planting, the soil in the box should be moistened to keep it wet. But immediately before planting the seeds, watering is not necessary, it is better to carry it out the next day.
The planting box should be selected larger, since the root system of these plants is developing quite powerful. Even if the land is bought, it is better to check it and treat it with a weak solution of manganese five days before planting the seeds. It will perform additional protection for plants.

There is often controversy about whether it is worth additionally fertilizing the land in which the seedlings will be located. Some argue that mineral supplements are not needed, since these flowers are unpretentious and capable of growing in a climate that is quite harsh for flowers, while other gardeners argue that feeding is necessary at this stage. And, as a rule, the latter are right. Whatever the phlox, growing from seed always involves initial stage applying a small amount of fertilizer. This helps support their development and promotes rapid growth.

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Before you start sowing phlox, remember that you cannot burrow the seeds! They germinate best if they are simply placed on the ground. They will soon give the first shoots and the roots themselves will be able to catch on to the soil.


It is better to install a box with seedlings at first, of course, on the windowsill. At the same time, it is very important to monitor the growth process of these flowers and prevent them from drying out. And since regular watering will likely not only wash away the seeds, but also damage them, it is best to use a spray bottle. Small droplets sprayed will not harm the sprouts.

Annual and perennial flowers

Among the annuals, there are also varieties that have a slight frost resistance. For example, Drummond's phlox: growing from seeds is possible even if sowing was carried out in the fall directly into the soil. Gardeners noticed that the appearance of the first buds is possible three weeks earlier, even compared to those bushes that were planted with seedlings. However, in order to achieve such an effect, care must be taken that the emerging shoots do not freeze from spring frosts. If you also sowed seeds before winter, then purchase a covering material in advance.


This relatively frost-resistant variety some sow even in December - they sprinkle seeds on the trampled snow, after which they pour a thick layer of soil. Insulation is carried out with snow - it must be placed on top in an amount of about 30 cm.
Phlox annual cultivation from seeds are similar, regardless of the variety. The only thing is that it is not worth sowing other types of these flowers before winter, since there is no certainty that they will sprout in the spring. The first sprouts of annual flowers can appear on the fifth day, if all actions are performed correctly. There are several basic rules to achieve the rapid emergence of sprouts:

• Maintaining in the room where the box with seedlings is located, the temperature is around 21 degrees. High humidity is also important;
• Cover the box with plastic wrap in the early days to provide a greenhouse effect and achieve rapid seed germination;
• Immediately after germination, it is better to adjust the soil moisture to moderate and prevent not only excessive drying out, but also abundant watering. This is important to prevent the appearance of black rot disease, which affects the roots, and the seedlings completely die;
• The abundance of light and warmth helps to grow, but it is no longer possible to cover the seedlings with foil. You should also try to turn the box with seedlings with different sides to the sun. These measures will help to avoid phlox pulling into growth;
• Gradually, you need to reduce the temperature in the room to 15 degrees. This both hardens the sprouts and also helps prevent them from pulling out. If you decide to do this, then take into account that watering in this case becomes a little more frequent.

Seedlings are hardened around April-May. During the period when you take seedlings to the open air, try to monitor the moisture of the soil - this will help to avoid overheating in the root system.
Perennial phlox can be sown according to the same scheme. Growing flowers of this species from seeds does not always imply the need to sow them in a nursery. In many cases, summer residents prefer perennial varieties plant immediately in flower beds and front gardens. So, it is possible to sow seeds in early May in open ground, but this, of course, depends on the climate. Follow the weather forecast for about a week, because for these phloxes it is important that frosts do not damage them at night.


Place four seeds in each hole. The process of leaving in this case will be almost identical to that if you planted them in the boxes of the nursery. After sowing, you need to water them. warm water, and then cover with a film. This will ensure that moisture is kept at a good level. After two weeks, you can start feeding. Of course, planted immediately in open ground, flowers will be able to bloom after that no earlier than a couple of months. But many summer residents believe that this is even a plus, because their flowering in this case continues until late autumn, and sometimes even until the frost.


The main difference between perennial phloxes and annuals is that the former can be sown before winter. Among annuals, this is possible only with the Drummond variety, and even then only because it has minimal frost resistance.
It is important to sow perennial seeds at the end of November and not earlier, because in warm weather they will germinate, and delicate sprouts are much more easily damaged by frost. Try to cover the sowing area with leaves, and when precipitation falls, then with snow too. You can sow them even in January (but not later!), And this event will be completely similar to how the Drummond variety is planted before winter.

Care

The diving of the resulting phlox seedlings is carried out literally two to three weeks after sowing the seeds. Why is the time span so long? This is due to the fact that each of the sprouts will have to release at least two leaves, and this happens in each variety at slightly different time intervals. In addition, this is also influenced by how high-quality the care of the plants was during this entire period.


A week after the pick, you need to start gradually feeding the plants. The amount of fertilizer applied is small, but it plays an important role. Nitrogen fertilizing will be of particular importance at this stage. Fertilizers of other types will need to be applied only when they are planted in the beds.
Periodically, the film that covers the seedlings should be removed to ensure the flow of oxygen to the seedlings. As for watering, during the first weeks it is better to water them with a spray bottle. Then you can use a small watering can. The liquid to be used for irrigation should be at room temperature.