Phlox plant is a tall eye-catching
perennial plant that is ideal for sunny borders. Phlox plants has large
clusters of purple, pink, lavender or white flowers that actually bloom for
several weeks in summer, and they also make excellent cut flowers. The growing
of this plant is really simple.
Basic information about Garden Phlox
Actually the garden phlox (Phlox
paniculata) is also called summer phlox, this plant is a sun-loving perennial
with a long flowering season. The large clusters of flowers, which are called
panicles sit atop stems that grow about three to four feet tall. The garden phlox
is a Native American wildflower that thrives in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 to
8. From my little experience growing hardy garden phlox is a challenge in hot,
humid areas because the plant is really sensitive to powdery mildew. Make sure
you watch for foliage that looks as though it has been dusted with talcum
powder, and also pinch off the affected leaves. If the case is severe you can treat
the plants with fungicide. You can also prevent powdery mildew by choosing
varieties that is labeled as “mildew resistant.”
How to care for Garden Phlox
You can set out the new garden phlox
plants in early spring. Just make sure you choose a sunny location with moist
but well-draining soil. You can also work some compost into the soil before
planting if your soil does not actually manage water well. Make sure you give
the plants plenty of room, most especially in hot, humid areas where air
circulation around the phlox plant will help keep powdery mildew to a minimum. Also
make sure you use the recommended spacing on the plant tag, which is usually eighteen
to twenty-four inches. Make sure you fertilize with a shovelful of compost for
each plant or you can apply a light application of 10-10-10 fertilizer at
planting time and again just before the flowers open. If you can fertilize once
more after the flowers fade there is tendency you may get another flush of
flowers. Try and water the plants weekly for the first few weeks and always make
sure it is enough to keep the soil lightly moist thereafter. Make sure you keep
the foliage as dry as possible by applying the water to the soil rather than
the foliage. Spread a two to three inch layer of mulch around the phlox plants
to help the soil hold moisture. The care of this plant also includes the
clipping of flower stems after the flowers fade which is also known as
deadheading. Doing this will keeps the plants looking tidy, and it will also prevent
the flowers from dropping seeds.
Steps on how to grow tall Garden
Phlox
A lot of people really wonder how to
grow tall garden phlox. If you actually want to get the maximum height from
tall garden phlox, you need to clip the weakest stems from the plant when they
are about six inches tall, leaving only 5 or 6 stems on the plant. You need to
pinch out the tips of the remaining stems to actually encourage a tall bushy
growth habit.
How to get Phlox plant?
Phlox plant can be purchased online. For
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