Every garden should have a perennial phlox. They are easy to grow, beautiful and very fragrant. There are several varieties of this perennial to choose from and all accessories are very popular.
Most phlox varieties are hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 8, and will bloom from spring or summer through summer. There is nothing dull and plainly remarkable about Phlox, but that little thing. While everything else is wandering in my garden, the large, fragrant flowers of Phlox seem to almost glow.
Phlox is a perennial native to North America, but was not cultivated here until the 1800s. It was especially popular in Victorian gardens and they were often used in smallnosegays, called tussie-mussias. The gift of phlox is meant as an acknowledgment of love to well and wish someone sweet. This perennial fragrance is also attractive to butterflies, bees and hummingbirds for its sweet nectar.
One facet of Phlox is its scent. Sometimes perennial flowers old-fashionedoldold perennial flowers have lost much of their glorious scent due to hybridization, but many Phlox varieties still have theirs. wonderful smell Since there are so many species of Phlox, as well as new hybrids, they offer a variety of sizes, colors and flower seasons.
If the garden is well thought out, there can be any type of Phlox in the garden growing in full bloom. at the time Each variety is perennial, so that they return to the garden every year with their fragrance.
Reptile Phlox (Phlox subulata) is very different from the tall variety and is sometimes called Moss Phlox. This variety is well known and popular in rock gardens and covering difficult embankments. It blooms alone in spring, but it shows enough in a short time. It is also very easy to grow, which helps make it very popular. It spreads quickly and remains close to the ground, and the area is covered in purple, blue, crimson, crimson, and white.
Sweet William’s bush (Phlox maculata) is the only one that prefers the shade that it does in woodland gardens. It is blue, but since hybridized it now comes in purple and white. This phlox is considered a medium-sized perennial. There is also Phlox Drummondii annual Phlox Drummondii and its flowers in almost every bright and pastel shade except blue or gold. .
Growing Phlox is not at all difficult. This perennial usually prefers full sun, although others will do fine in part shade. It’s always best to check the label for the variety you’re buying. Most phlox need rich, well-drained soil, but the ground-covering variety is a perennial that can handle dry conditions.
Plant container- The species of Phlox is growing every season. Space creeping Phlox about 12 inches apart and taller varieties about 18 to 24 inches apart. perennials planted regularly with dry spells keep them regularly moist, but never retain hair. Once the plants are established, they don’t need much water.
Reptile Phlox will need to be pruned about half way after it has stopped growing. This will keep the plant full and sometimes even put out a few new blooms. It is important to keep the deep Phlox garden mulched so that it blooms longer. This should be common with all flowering plants.
The only downside to growing beautiful and very fragrant Phlox is powdery mildew. The tall variety is much more susceptible to rust. There are two more recent varieties such as “David” or “Flame” which is more resistant. Phlox best prevents rust by giving them plenty of air circulation. It is better to plant in an open area next to a wall or structure. This will only further promote good air circulation.
I found this out the hard way along with my favorite Phlox. It grew nicely next to the foundation of a tall house for several years and then, especially during the rainy season, it started to rust. Not a beautiful view of the depopulated leaves of Phlox. They are so hardy that many of them persist, with the leaves almost entirely obliterated by rust, and the splendid pink flowers extinguished. If Phlox starts getting too crowded, thin the plants to improve air circulation or simply move them to a more open area. Remove the infected leaves immediately when the powdery mildew in powdery tries to creep up.
Deer and rabbits also love milky phlox, so keep that in mind when deciding where to plant it. But if an inconvenience should occur, there are harmless repellents, which deter the sna of its own accord. There are also netting materials available that help keep any plants from being eaten. Even with the minor problems, I loved this perennial, to be sure, they are worth having in the garden. No matter what size, color or variety of Phlox you choose to try, it will add color, texture, fragrance and beauty. That it should be more important than none, from always than
