Growing perennial phlox from seeds: a detailed action plan

Phlox from seeds are unpretentious and versatile plants; they are used in landscape design. Flowers vary color scheme. Perennial species predominate, living up to 60 years. There is an annual plant - Phlox Drumond. To grow a lush flower garden, learn about the care features.

Reproduction and sowing

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Growing perennial phlox from seeds

Annual plants reproduce only by seeds. A perennial phlox- 3 ways:

• using seeds: sowing in spring, autumn and early winter;
• by dividing the root system: planted in the spring, used to rejuvenate the plant;
• using cuttings: select strong, young shoots, plant them in the soil, cover them with a jar, water them and wait for development.

Sowing directly onto the site is carried out in late spring. If there is snow, the area is cleared and sown on the surface of frozen soil every 5 cm, covered with 2 cm of soil and covered with a cover of snow. 70% of the planted plants germinate in the spring. The appearance of 2 leaves signals the need to replant at a greater distance - 20 cm between crops.

During spring sowing, 4 seeds are immersed in each hole, covered with soil, watered and covered with film until the first shoots. After 2 weeks after germination, fertilize with nitrophoska.

For seedlings, use boxes or peat pots. The seeds are placed on the surface. Cover the top with film. Comfortable temperature- from +10 to +18 °C. Refresh with a spray bottle. Peat gives strength to plants and increases decorative properties.

Planting from seeds and care

Sow seeds every season. The planting time determines the cultivation method. Standard plan for growing phlox:

1. In February, seeds are planted in containers.
2. After 2–3 leaves appear, seedlings are picked.
3. At the beginning of May, the seedlings are taken outside for hardening.
4. In May-June, the seedlings are transferred to open ground.
5. In July, pinch the stem above 5 leaves.
6. From May to September they are fed with fertilizers.
7. In October, phloxes are cut off and the soil is enriched with peat.

After planting the seedlings, the soil is constantly loosened and watered for 2 weeks every 3 days. Grass is laid between the rows to prevent weeds and retain moisture. For regular and rich flowering, faded buds are removed.

In May, once every 3 years, the plant is removed and the root system is divided. For the winter, perennials are covered with peat. In winter, with a layer of snow more than 50 cm, the plants are not covered. Flowers suffer from its absence.

Insecticides are used against pests for preventive purposes.

At correct landing and proper care, phlox will delight you with flowers of rich shades.

Phlox is a bright and unpretentious perennial crop that will fit perfectly into any garden design. Not only the colors of phlox flowers are varied, but also the height of these plants. There are tall crops, as well as ground covers. Thus, they can be combined and successfully combined in flower beds and flower beds.

This unpretentious crop is not demanding in terms of soil composition, light, weather conditions, and also overwinters excellently even in the coldest winter.

Small star-shaped or wheel-shaped flowers form corymbose large inflorescences. The colors are varied: white, pink, purple, blue, and multi-colored.

Cultivation height depends on the variety. Thus, paniculata grows up to 100 cm, and awl-shaped - only up to 15 cm. Flowering varies in duration, the timing depends on the type and variety of the crop. They usually bloom throughout the summer season, and some until October.

Planting and growing does not require special skills and knowledge. In addition, phlox grows on almost any soil.
It is better to plant them from mid-spring until the end of May. Planting at the end of August is also allowed.

Site selection and soil preparation

At the place where the phloxes are to be planted, it should be low level groundwater, since plants do not welcome stagnant moisture. Accordingly, it is advisable to choose hills and elevated areas.
Phlox loves light, but the best option There will be planting in slight partial shade.

Bright sun and strong shade are contraindicated for phlox. At the same time, in the shade of bushes and large trees Growing phlox is not recommended, since their horses will take nutrients from the soil.

The ideal place for planting phlox is in partial shade.

You should not choose northern areas or areas that are too windy. Winds are especially unfavorable in winter time of the year.

The soil must be neutral or slightly acidic. If the site has high soil acidity, it is recommended to add lime to the soil to neutralize it.

Sand is added to heavy soil, and peat is added to sandy soil. If the soil is fertile, this does not mean that phlox will grow better and bloom profusely. On the contrary, on poor soil, phlox bloom much more intensely.

Planting process

Planting process perennial crops slightly different from planting annuals. The distance between seedlings should be somewhat greater, as the plants grow greatly.

1. Seeds are sown at a distance from each other 40-70 cm depending on the height of the crop. You can sow the seeds often, but then plant them at a specified distance from each other;
2. Soil is necessary mulch after planting using sawdust, peat, humus;
3. The planting depth should be less than 15 cm for spring planting and about 25 cm for autumn planting;
4. If the seeds are sown in the fall, then the crops must be covered for the winter.

Seedlings before planting in the ground

Some gardeners believe that sowing seeds is best done in late autumn - early winter.

If the seedlings were grown at home, then plant the seedlings in the ground after at least 4 leaves have formed. The distance between seedlings should be more than 20 cm.

Care

Phlox is considered an unpretentious crop. The process of caring for a plant is not complicated and even a beginner in floriculture can cope with it.

Autumn care basics

Before winter comes Hilling up of plants will be required soil, manure or humus. The thickness of the layer should be within 10 cm. This will prevent the buds from freezing in winter. This is especially important for recently planted cuttings.

After flowering has ended, it is advisable to treat the plants with fungicides as preventative measure fungal diseases.

If the seeds on the flowers have ripened, but have not yet ripened before the beginning of winter, then the phlox can be dug up and moved indoors, planted in a pot.

At the end of flowering remove faded flower stalks. In addition, you can divide the bush in order to rejuvenate the crop and replant the plants.

The following basic rules are also observed:

• Watering is necessary only in early autumn in dry weather. It is better to water in the evening. Then the plant does not need watering. It is important to use warm water for irrigation;
• Phlox can grow equally well in the sun and in partial shade;
• Fertilizers are applied after planting phlox, as well as during the formation of buds. Used as fertilizers mineral fertilizers, ash.

Phloxes respond very well to feeding from mullein infusion and bird droppings.

Transfer

Phlox can grow in one place for up to 15 years, but it is advisable to replant them at least once every 7 years. You can replant at any time of the year, but it is best in the fall after flowering has completed.

How to transplant:

1. Phlox is dug out of the ground;
2. The root system is cleared of soil;
3. The bush is divided into parts, with two stems remaining in each part;
4. Planted in a new area at a distance of at least 30 cm from each other.

It is better to transplant in the evening.

Reproduction methods

They reproduce using the following methods:

• Seed;
• Dividing the bush;
• Green cuttings;
• Autumn cuttings.

Seeds

1. Sowing of seeds is carried out before winter;
2. Seeds can be sown directly in open ground;
3. If seeds are sown in winter, then monthly stratification is necessary. To do this, the crops are kept in the cold;
4. The seedlings are thinned out and planted after the appearance of 4 or more leaves.

Dividing the bush

1. The plant is removed from the soil;
2. The bush is cut into pieces. Each division must have at least 2 kidneys;
3. The resulting plants are planted in previously prepared soil.

Green cuttings

1. At the end of spring, cut off the tops of shoots with 2 or more buds;
2. Immerse the cuttings in a container of water for an hour;
3. Cut off the lower leaves and shorten the upper ones by ½;
4. The stalk should be about 10 cm long;
5. Plant the cuttings in open ground where there is no excess sunlight. You can cover the seedlings with damp paper.

Reproduction autumn cuttings carried out in the same way as in summer. Only cuttings are harvested at the end of summer or early autumn.

Diseases and pests

The most common disease is powdery mildew. It appears in the form white plaque on leaves and stems.

Main reasons - keeping in the shade, planting too densely and improper care . To combat the disease, it will be necessary to treat the crop with a solution of soda ash and laundry soap or a solution copper sulfate and soap.

Prevention is carried out before winter using Bordeaux mixture and in summer using fungicides.

Kinds

Douglas

This is a low-growing variety whose height is does not exceed 5 cm. The Douglas variety is grown as a ground cover. It blooms twice per season - in early summer for a month and in September. The colors of the flowers are varied: white, pink, purple and blue.

Ice Mountain

subulate

These are ground-blooded plants no more than 15 cm. The flowers form small, bright inflorescences.

Colors: pink and lilac. Flowering is early - from May to June. When flowering, it forms a floral carpet. The species is also called carpet lights.

creeping

Another low-growing variety. Plant height no more than 20 cm. Up to 10 inflorescences, which are shaped like umbrellas, can form on one bush.

The shoots are distinguished by strong branching. Blooms from late spring for a month. Colors: purple, pink and red.

Thus, perennial phlox are elegant and unpretentious crops that can become a wonderful decoration for the garden. Caring for them is not difficult, they are not demanding on the soil. Perennial phlox amazes with its variety of species and varieties.

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

How to propagate perennial phlox in the garden

Unlike annual phloxes, which only reproduce by seed method, perennial plants 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 has been growing in one place for a long time.
3. Cuttings. At the beginning of summer, cuttings are prepared and strong young shoots are selected. They are planted in open ground under a jar, watered abundantly and wait for rooting. When sown in winter, phlox blooms the following year in the fall.

If the bush has lost its decorative properties, then it can be propagated by dividing the bush even in the fall (late August to mid-September). To renew the phlox, the oldest rhizomes are thrown away, and only the side parts are planted.

Summer and spring reproduction is more successful than winter reproduction.

How to plant phlox seeds

There are two ways to grow a flower from seeds.

Sowing seeds directly into the flower garden

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

• Pre-winter sowing. If snow has already fallen during pre-winter sowing, it is removed, the seeds are sown on top of the frozen soil at a distance of 5 cm from each other, sprinkled with a 2 cm layer of soil and covered with snow. Germination rate when sowing in winter is 70%. Sprouts 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 per hole. Cover with soil, water and cover with film until shoots appear. Two weeks after the seeds have fallen, the flowers are already fed with slurry or nitrophoska.

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 depends on the fertility of the soil. Soil requirements in the table.

Soil acidity is determined using litmus paper. The climate suits phlox middle zone, where it is not very hot and there is moderate rainfall. For planting, choose an area with flat terrain, protected from the wind. Phlox is not planted in open sunny places, but shaded areas where the flower is shaded from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. are ideal.

When growing seedlings, the following conditions are favorable:

• humidity above 70%;
• the temperature after the seeds fall to 21 ˚С, within two weeks the temperature is reduced to 15 ˚С;
• The 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 can be improved:

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

Prepare the soil in the fall. Apply up to 8 kg/m. sq. peat or manure, on sour lands add up to 300 g/m. sq. lime The soil is plowed to a depth of 30 cm. In the spring, the soil is plowed again, harrowed, and nitrophoska and potassium salt are added. A week before sowing the seeds, the ground 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. Let's consider an action plan for growing seedlings and caring for them.

Action	Deadlines
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
Feed 5 times:	May-September
1. Liquid manure (100 g of manure per 10 liters of water).	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, nitrophoska,	Beginning of September
Trimming phlox and mulching the soil with peat	October November

Phlox bloom from July to the end of September; they prefer potassium-phosphorus fertilizers

How to care for phlox in the garden

While the phlox sprouts are not yet strong after being transplanted 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 row spaces are mulched with mowed grass to prevent weeds from sprouting and moisture from leaving the soil.

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

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 rate, and increases disease resistance.	Root and foliar feeding: 2 caps per 10 liters of water, watered once every two weeks.
"Grow" fertilizer for flowers	A complex product that contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Accelerates growth, increases flowering duration and flower brightness	1 tbsp. l. per 1 sq. m.
"Windsor" for gardens and indoors	A complex product that provides abundant and long-lasting flowering	50-80 g/m. sq.m., water the flowers 1-3 times during the entire growing season
"Bud-2" for garden flowers	Provides long and abundant flowering	10-20 g/per 10 liters of water
Buoy fertilizers “Flower Paradise” for flowering plants	A complex liquid product that stimulates growth, flowering and increases disease resistance	10 ml/1 l water
Universal fertilizer for garden flowers "Pokon"	Improves soil composition, nourishes flowers and accelerates their growth	1 measuring spoon per 1 sq. m. Feed once a season in the spring.

In autumn, grown up phloxes of spring sowing are planted

Regardless of the growing region, perennial flowers are covered with peat or straw for the winter. In the South, fallen leaves are used instead of peat, but such mulch can harbor pests. Cover the bush when the stems have turned yellow and dried out. Dry tops are cut off, and the root zone is covered with a layer of mulch. In a snowy winter, if the layer of fallen snow is more than 50 cm, the phloxes do not need to be covered. Flowers are afraid of snowless winters, even if the frost is -10-15 ˚С.

Tip #2. Phloxes are used in landscape design for creating abundantly flowering flower beds. Flowers go well with monardas, astilbes, marigolds and heliopsis.

With abundant watering in dry summers, flowers are affected powdery mildew or septoria. To prevent diseases, flowers are treated with fungicides.

How to deal with pests and diseases of phlox

Phlox diseases include spotting and powdery mildew. Diseases are recognized by characteristic signs. Let's look at the symptoms of diseases and methods of combating them in the table.

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

For disease prevention in the calendar spring work In the garden, phlox should be treated with a solution of Bordeaux mixture. Pests include threadworms, nematodes, slugs and caterpillars. If the bushes are damaged 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 growing annual phlox, but there are the following differences:

1. Perennials are often sown in open ground rather than growing seedlings.
2. Perennials bloom later but last longer.
3. Before winter, perennials, unlike annual plants, are not sown because they are not frost-resistant.
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 No. 1. When is the best time to sow seeds in a flower garden?

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

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

Question No. 2. How to pick phlox seedlings?

Sprouts dive 20 cm from each other into a greenhouse or greenhouse. Also, each sprout is planted in a separate pot, and when it warms up, they are planted in open ground.

Question #3. Is it possible to mulch the soil in the summer when it is very hot?

Yes. To protect from the scorching sun, the soil is mulched with peat or humus in a 5 cm layer. You can water on top of the mulch.

Question #4. When can you replant phlox bushes?

The best period is April or September. Replant as necessary in the summer, but without dividing the root system. Be sure to move the roots into a new hole along with a lump of earth.

Question #5. What are the popular varieties of perennials?

Popular varieties include the following perennials:

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

Mistakes gardeners make when growing perennials

The mistakes gardeners make are as follows:

1. Phlox should not be watered in hot weather. cold water, otherwise the stems will crack.
2. Withered flowers cannot be left on the plant; they prevent new ones from blooming and delay flowering.
3. Many gardeners do not cover phloxes for the winter. If there is little snow in winter, then the flowers can die even at -10 ˚C, so it is necessary to mulch the soil in November.
4. Phlox cannot be planted in an area where strawberries were previously grown. Otherwise, pest invasion cannot be avoided.

Phloxes are beautiful and unpretentious, they will worthy decoration any garden, thanks to the huge variety of not only shades of color, but also the very different shapes of the petals. Therefore, today we will learn how to grow phlox from seeds, what are the tricks of growing these flowers, as well as caring for seedlings and adult plants.

The soil

The composition of the soil is important in the process of growing phlox. Humus-rich soil, loose with a small loam content for low acidity, is suitable for them. The seeds are sown in pre-moistened soil, in fairly large boxes for the free development of the powerful root system of phlox. A week before planting, we treat the soil with potassium permanganate, as for any other plant.

Soil fertilization

Despite the fact that phlox is very unpretentious and can grow even in harsh conditions for flowers, fertilizing at the stage of growing seedlings is mandatory. Fertilizer applied in small quantities will help support and accelerate development and rapid growth.

Landing

Phlox seeds are not buried, but placed on the surface of the soil, just like. It is best to place the container with seedlings on the windowsill and monitor the constant moisture of the soil. In this case, it is best to use a spray bottle.

Annual and perennial phlox

Among annuals there are often frost-resistant varieties, such as the Drummond variety, the seeds of which can be sown directly into the soil. Moreover, they bloom three weeks earlier than flowers from seedlings. The main condition is to cover the shoots during spring frosts, especially if sowing was done before winter.

After all, the Drummond variety can be sown even in December (in November for the middle zone). We trample down the snow, sow the seeds and cover with nutritious soil on top. Apply a 30 cm layer of snow on top of the sowing.

However, not all varieties of annuals can be sown before winter, so it is better to sow in the spring, then the first crops can germinate within a week.

Conditions for seedling growth

• The temperature in the room with seedlings is 21 C with fairly high humidity,
• Covering with film in the first days to speed up germination,
• After the seedlings emerge, we greatly reduce the humidity to avoid rotting of the seedlings,
• There should be as much light as possible, remove the film at this time, and periodically turn the container towards the light,
• As the seedlings grow, the temperature is reduced to 15 C so that the seedlings do not stretch ahead of time,

Hardening off the seedlings

The hardening process can begin from late April - early May. At this time, seedlings should be taken outside during the day.

Sowing perennials

Practically no different from sowing annual phlox. The only difference is that perennials are most often planted directly into the ground - in a flower bed or flower garden. They do this from the end of May, focusing on the weather in your region, so that night frosts do not damage the seedlings.

Place four seeds in the sowing hole and water warm water and cover with film. Further care the same as for seedlings sown in boxes. Feeding can begin as early as the second week.

Flowers planted immediately in the ground bloom a couple of months later, but thanks to this, flowering continues until late autumn in the company of, and.

Unlike annuals, it is better not to sow perennial phlox before winter, so that they do not germinate ahead of time and die from the cold.

Seedling care

2 - 3 weeks after sowing, seedlings can be planted if they have two true leaves. It should be taken into account that different varieties, the time of appearance of leaves is different.

Feeding can begin a week after the dive. During this period, nitrogen fertilizers should be applied in small quantities. Other complex fertilizers are introduced immediately after disembarkation.

So, if you want phlox to bloom in your garden from early spring to late autumn, use both methods of growing phlox - seedlings and sowing directly into the ground.

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Perennial phloxes, planting with seeds low-growing varieties which occur at a distance of 35 cm from each other in several rows. Varieties that grow high are planted at a distance of 40 cm from each other. 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 growing plants, the benefits of it are beyond doubt. Weeds take away nutrition and moisture from flowers, serve as hotbeds for the development of diseases and pests, and reduce the decorative qualities of flower plantings. Removing dry branches and fading flowers is also mandatory when caring for phloxes. Late - plants bloom at the end of August.

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​, they need to be moistened, illuminated, and maintained at a certain temperature for 15–20 days, then they are picked.​​. Flowering continues until September - October, but in late autumn the mass of green leaves predominates. Continues to live even under the snow, maintaining its green color. Some phlox flowers have such dazzling colors that they are compared to flames, when translated from Greek language the word "phlox" means "fire". Almost all varieties ornamental plant phlox lead

​You can also plant phlox seeds at home in February, in the region in early March.​ ​reproduction​​Liquid feeding 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, stove ash 100–200 g per 1 m².​

Phloxes are planted at a distance of 40–50 cm between plants and 50–60 cm between rows,

Phloxes reproduce by seeds, dividing bushes, root suckers; it is also possible to propagate phloxes by cuttings. The method of propagation by seeds for perennial phlox is used only to create new varieties. The duration of their flowering is from June to September. Flower coloring - red, white, purple, pink, orange. Phloxes are usually used for planting in groups, for edging ridges and for cutting, so that the roots have room to grow.

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​Spring​ ​short​​Growing perennial phlox flowers using this method is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Annual phloxes are propagated in this way.

Cut phlox flowers remain fresh for a week. They look good with irises, bergenia, hosta, and 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 the earliest, is thrown away, and the side parts are to be new landing. 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. ​So that the seedlings​loves light very much

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

The most favorable time for planting cuttings is considered to be 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 replanted after 3–4 years. Feeding is given in early July. The composition of the fertilizers is the same as in the second feeding, plus 10–15 g of superphosphate per 10 liters of water.​

Planting of phloxes begins in early spring, as soon as the soil thaws. The place has been being prepared since the fall. Water the planted bushes well and mulch the ground with humus or weathered peat. For the first two weeks, the plants are watered generously 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 some subtleties.

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

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​Unlike annual phloxes, they are fed with phosphate solutions not four times during the period of growth and flowering, but five. If all procedures are followed correctly, phlox bushes will exist in the garden or flowerbed for up to seven years.​ ​did not get burns​​and reacts to it with abundant flowering.​

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

​This video will also help you: how to propagate perennial phlox, plant and transplant them to a new location​

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​After the phloxes take root and begin to grow, feed them with a solution of mullein, slurry or ammonium nitrate - 15–20 g per bucket of water per 1 m² of planting. Watering is carried out as needed. During the summer, phlox bushes are fed 3-4 times with a solution of liquid fertilizers. Bush phlox are very resilient plants, but if you want to grow gorgeous bushes with magnificent flower heads, you will have to prepare the soil.​ ​, namely: it is possible to germinate seeds only on the surface soil, without covering the seeds and with sufficient lighting.​

​You need to know that if the soil is not sufficiently moistened, the flowering of phlox weakens and the leaves dry out. Therefore one of important conditions choosing a place for planting phlox - the possibility of systematic and sufficient watering of the plant.

Growing perennial flowers and care

​Perennial bushes do not need to be planted in the ground in the fall, but only be buried to a depth of 20 cm in the soil in a place where the wind does not blow away the fallen snow. Cover the place where the rhizome emerges with peat soil and additionally insulate it with straw or leaves from the first rays spring sun, they are shaded by any available materials. To obtain the most developed and beautiful plants, the seedlings must be pinched when 3-4 adult leaves appear. Spreading phlox, which is also a low-growing species, is often planted in plots and flower beds. The mass of leaves is smaller than that of the awl-shaped phlox, the stem is stronger and woodier, and the flowers simply sprinkle the entire plant. In appearance, a flowerbed planted with this variety resembles a lilac or blue cloud, which in the evening also begins to exude a delicate aroma of violets.​

Cultivated types of phlox are

How to Provide Proper Care for Perennial Plants

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• ​Feeding with 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 liters of water) is applied to the phloxes at the end of July, at the beginning of flowering.​

Phlox after flowering and in winter

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

A slight slope of the site will help avoid flooding during melting snow and prolonged rains. However, phlox should not be planted on slopes, as the soil there quickly warms up and dries out. It is best to plant phloxes near the eastern and western walls of the house. Perennial phloxes are propagated by cuttings and branching. Cuttings can be carried out once the sprout reaches a size of 5 cm and can be carried out during the entire growing season. Branches are made by bending the main stem to the ground and adding humus or peat to it. The shoots of the new plant in the fall are separated from the main one and transplanted to permanent place a habitat. This method is used more often than cuttings, since it is less labor-intensive. ​Transplanting to open ground is carried out at the end of April or beginning of May. Annual phlox unpretentious, they easily tolerate the lack of moisture and cool vagaries of weather. For the beautiful appearance It is recommended to plant in shaded areas of the garden, otherwise the bright flowers will fade very quickly. Shadow cover will reduce a little

​Varieties of phlox​

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​Soil preparation​

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

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The main method of propagation of perennial phlox is by dividing the bushes, which is carried out in early spring and at the end of autumn. Plants are divided and replanted every four years.

The crop is demanding on soil moisture and fertility. Medium loamy, loose soils with neutral acidity are most suitable for phlox.

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

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​The splayed phlox, unlike the awl-shaped one, does not tolerate scorching sun rays, but loves moderate moisture. This delicate clearing begins flowering two weeks later than the awl-shaped phlox and continues flowering into June. After flowering stops, the spreading 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 begin to loosen the soil, it is necessary to fertilize with a composition of mineral substances. This will allow the flowers to cope with frost in winter and increase the number of roots on the stem.​

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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;​

​soils 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, phloxes grow short, they have few inflorescences and small flowers, the plants bloom earlier and quickly finish flowering.​

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

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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 or clayey, add river sand, peat, humus, mineral fertilizers, lime and dig everything thoroughly.​

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

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​K annual plants phlox today includes only one of the Drummond species, named after the name of a religious wanderer from England who wandered in Texas and introduced it 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​

When taking cuttings, faded phlox are planted in pots in the fall and stored in a frost-free room at a temperature of 4–6 degrees, not allowing the soil to dry 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. The cuttings are planted in a 2–3 cm layer of sand, sprinkled on top with light soil at a distance of 2–3 cm from each other. Don't bury it. Cuttings without leaves do not need light to root. With leaves - diffused light is needed.​

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​30 g of potassium salt.​

​Acidity​

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

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 the soil is treated with herbicides.

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​, 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 hole ready for planting or replaced with ash or compost.​

​and you need to take care of another type of plant that could replace its species 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, so that it is easier for the sprouts to take root.​

Freshly collected seeds are sown before winter.

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​Fertilizers are applied to 2/3 of the height of the arable layer and mixed well with the soil. When digging, carefully select the rhizomes of perennial weeds and stones. Wheatgrass, cowgrass, and bindweed are especially dangerous: the roots of these noxious weeds intertwined with the roots of phlox and grow through the bushes; it is impossible to remove them without digging up 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 25–30% of its volume to the loamy garden soil with 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. The cuttings need to be shaded and systematically sprayed. After about a month, the cuttings will take root and can be planted in the designated place.

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Phlox has a fairly large root system. To ensure adequate nutrition for the plant, the soil is dug to a depth of up to 30 cm - this is the layer in which the roots of the plant actively develop.​

​As for perennial phlox plants, their buds can die even with frosts up to 15ºC. The root system will freeze and become unviable in temperatures below 20ºC. In autumn, withered grass must be removed from the garden bed, and the rhizomes covered with soil mixed with peat. Provide additional layers of straw or leaves on top for insulation. If there is a thick snowdrift, these measures are unnecessary, since snow is

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

Phloxes, choosing a place in the garden and planting

The ancestor of many noble and sophisticated varieties of phlox is paniculate phlox. This species is a tall species 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, but there are no yellow flowers.​

​inflorescence of fragrant flowers​ When 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 fertilize in the spring.​ ​Phlox plantings are recommended to be planted low perennial plants, for example, irises, which with their leaves will cover the lower part of the phlox stems. It is good to plant carpet phlox subulata (subulata) as a border on the south side of the ridge. The edges of a flower bed with phlox can be lined with bricks or stones to prevent weeds.​

​, phloxes are fed with phosphorus and potassium (15–20 g of superphosphate, 5 g of potassium chloride). This feeding is aimed at accumulating nutrient reserves and hardening the plants. In case You cannot be late with the autumn planting of phlox - the plants will not have time to take root. Phlox​Organic fertilizers It is better to apply together with minerals. There is no need to apply fertilizer deeper than 20–25 cm. This is useless and even harmful. Do not bring it into the ground

When propagating phlox 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 the beginning of June​​Frost-resistant Orange phlox flowers have been bred, and the most popular is the King variety of medium height up to 1 m, with large crimson flowers. 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.

​Water​​Unfavorable conditions for wintering bush phlox are winters with little snow with severe frosts, in which the snow cover is insignificant and the frosts are severe, or severe frosts occur at the beginning of winter, when there is no snow yet. At an air temperature of -15 ºC, the growth buds freeze within 10–15 days; at frosts of -20–25 ºC, the rhizome freezes.​ ​cold​

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​Buy phlox paniculata with OKS at the seedling nursery, price from 250 rubles​​After planting, the plants need 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 early July, the fourth is performed at the end of the month, similar to 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 moisture-loving, they must be watered abundantly after planting. At first, until they get stronger, water them daily. In hot, dry weather, water in the evenings. Do not water with cold water from a tap. This can cause leaves and stems to crack. You should also not pour water on top of the leaves: this contributes to the spread of diseases. Drain the soil so that it is able to retain moisture. Care should be taken to ensure that the water does not stagnate.​ ​If 20–25 cm of snow falls at the beginning of winter, low temperatures will not cause significant damage to most varieties. With a snow layer of 50–60 cm or more, phloxes can withstand temperatures down to -35 ºC.​

​and prolonged spring, May feeding is postponed to the beginning of June. The indicated number of liquid fertilizers and doses of fertilizers are recommended for 2–3 summer plantings and older. Plantings are planted with stems, cutting off only 1/3 of the part with inflorescences. Cutting the stems to the ground is harmful - the plant’s ability to take root is reduced and it will freeze; without leaves, a phlox seedling will not be able to lay next year’s growth buds on its rhizomes. The stems can be cut to the ground after the soil freezes and the leaves completely die after frost.​ ​, you risk introducing pathogens of fungal diseases into the soil. In addition, sawdust decomposition consumes a large number of nitrogen.​

​Tall bush phlox grow in nature in damp 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 the 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 has thawed. Spring is the most favorable time for landing. Of course, flowering is somewhat delayed when spring planting, but the plant takes root painlessly. By following all the instructions for planting and caring for phlox flowers, conscientious amateur gardeners will receive nice decoration garden or plot, as well as rave reviews from neighbors, friends and relatives.​

Spring planting of phlox

​Water the plants in the morning and evening, about half a bucket per bush at the root. During the day it cannot be watered in sunlight.​ ​, 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 snow fell at the beginning of winter, and in December or January it melted, and in conditions without snow, thaws are replaced by 15-20 degree frosts. During the thaw, deceived by the warmth, the growth buds begin to grow, and the frosts that follow destroy them.

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Autumn planting of phlox

Phloxes are not 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. You need to start working when the shoots grow 10 cm long. Planting phloxes in the summer time is also possible, but this is quite a troublesome task: after planting, it is necessary to cut out the inflorescences, shading of the plant, its constant spraying and regular watering is required.​ ​Welcome, friends, to the site tips for gardeners. Phlox means "flame" in Greek. It received this name, apparently, because of the bright red flowers that some types of wild phlox have.

If phloxes are sick, then damaged specimens are removed by the roots so that they do not infect neighboring flowers. The first disease paints the petals in a motley, disorderly pattern, and the second is a fungal disease and covers the stems and leaves of the plant with powdery mildew. Another worthy example of perennial phlox is the double paniculate tiara flower. Bells white 3.5 cm in diameter 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 the appearance of weeds. 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.​ ​Literature used: Gaganov P.G. “Perennial Phloxes”, 1953, Gardener’s World Magazine.​​years get 3-4 liquid fertilizers, and the doses should be reduced by half compared to what was recommended for old plantings.​

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Feeding phlox

​ash​​When choosing a place in the garden to plant any plant, you need to focus on its natural habitat conditions.​

​For better survival, it is recommended to use any root formation stimulator.​​On the territory of Russia, only one wild species grows - Siberian Phlox, which is found in the mountains and belongs to the creeping group. There are approximately 40 species of this beautifully flowering herbaceous plant in cultivation.​

The disease fomoz 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. Flowers are very rarely propagated by seeds; this is mainly done by dividing the bush, planting cuttings, and tapping. The time to collect seeds from fruit boxes is autumn. For growing perennial species It is advisable to sow the seeds in the ground in the same season, in November or December. Select a place in the flowerbed where the phlox will grow.​

Both have smooth and double leaves in their flowering range.​The growth of the stems ends in June and flowers appear. The flowering period takes about 2 months. After its completion, the tops of the shoots with the remains of the inflorescences need to be cut off. At the end of the season, buds are formed on the rhizomes for shoots next year. Sprouts need moisture and sunlight, but not too much of both. Otherwise, high humidity will lead to rotting of the roots and they will die. Excessive sunlight causes flowers to fade quickly. Once every 3-5 years, phlox rhizomes are divided. Every few years it is necessary to replant the plants to a new location.​

​division;​​Feeding is carried out after rain or after watering.​

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

The first subspecies of phlox most often

Phlox propagation

​Experienced gardeners advise trimming the stem when growing perennial flowers before winter. The stumps can be 15 cm or lower. This will protect the plant from pest spores and help it survive the winter. ​seeds.​

Phlox division

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​Feeding has a beneficial effect on plant growth bird droppings. If there is a shortage of organic matter, mineral fertilizers are applied. All components (nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus) must be in a balanced form.​ ​Their value is great due to their long flowering and lovely flowers with a delightful aroma.​​Various pests​

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Phlox cuttings

​grow stunted​​Sprouts are susceptible to both fungal and viral diseases. Viruses are the most dangerous. If treatment is not carried out in time, it will wither. Viral diseases appear as affected areas. These places need to be removed and burned. The cut sites are processed by special means. The land around the bush is also processed.​ ​Growing from seeds is a labor-intensive process. Germination rate is 70%. Gardeners most often use phlox cuttings or dividing bushes.​ ​reproduce​October​

Propagation by seeds

​flowers, phlox resistance to diseases increases. Ash is added at the rate of 100–200 g per 1 m².​

Phloxes in a landscape garden

For bush perennial phlox, areas with a flat or slightly sloped surface are chosen so that rain or melt water does not stagnate on the plantings. The height of flower beds and ridges 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 where phlox is planted so that the plants do not suffer from freezing.​

Unfavorable wintering conditions for phlox

​Feeding of the plant is carried out along the furrows with fertilizer solutions. Plants are fed before budding and during flowering. Organic fertilizers are used as fertilizing fertilizers only in fermented form.​

The most common cultivation of phlox is the paniculata type, which has many varieties that differ in height, flower color, shape and size of inflorescences.

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​, room temperature. In the spring, more than half of the seeds will hatch and turn into thin sprouts, which must be picketed 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 into the shape of a star. Prominent representatives of low-growing stars are varieties of dazzling white phlox snowball, romantic pink Shamoa, 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 out and dies. Treatment is carried out by spraying with antifungal solutions. If the weather is damp in summer, then to prevent powdery mildew, you need to spray with copper sulfate. It is important to monitor whether nearby flowers are sick, as the disease can spread.​ When dividing, the bush is carefully dug up and shaken off the soil so as not to damage the roots. The roots need to be untangled. Divide the bush using a sharp knife. In each part, 5-6 root branches are left, on which there are several growth buds.​ ​by 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 fall, but buried to a depth of 20–25 cm. For digging, choose a place protected from cold winds, where as much snow accumulates as possible. After the soil freezes, the buried seedlings are covered with a dry leaf or peat.​ Do not plant phlox in To speed up the emergence of sprouts, plantings are watered in small doses, but repeatedly, so that the top layer of soil is always moist. According to the timing of flowering, plants are divided into the following types: ​, and it may die. When infected with tiny nematode worms, the bush is dug up, completely burned, and the soil is treated three times every two weeks with anti-worm preparations.​ ​If we talk about annual types of phlox, they are sown in the spring, right in the garden bed. 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 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.​ ​These flowers are frost-resistant and unpretentious. At necessary care perennial phlox will delight you with its beautiful appearance and aromas for a long time, without causing any trouble.​ ​If you are interested in growing seeds, then it is carried out on the site late autumn or in December. Darkened seed boxes collected from flowers, which we immediately plant, give the most consistent germination. With this type, planting phlox achieves maximum success. ​The most ​Phloxes can be replanted in the summer, but with big lump land. It is not recommended to divide bushes, or, in as a last resort, can be neatly divided into large parts.​ ​composts​ Perennial phlox: care ​lowlands​ ​Mulching creates optimal conditions for the development of plant roots, helps keep the soil moist, and prevents the formation of a soil crust.​ ​Early - phloxes bloom in early June;​ ​Slugs are removed by simply regularly loosening the soil in which they find it uncomfortable to live; additionally, the soil is sprayed with quicklime, a solution of ash or tobacco. Caterpillars are most often collected by hand and destroyed, and for prevention they are sprayed with pest control solutions.​ ​In order not to plant plant seeds directly into the ground, you can plant them in greenhouse conditions, and then transplant them into the soil already ready seedlings. Shoots in the greenhouse will appear approximately The most common type of phlox, which begins flowering earlier than all varieties, is considered to be subulate. He exposes his first white and red flowers to the sun in early May. When early spring arrives, the awl-shaped phlox decorates the flowerbed already Phlox diseases ​The beds in the flower garden are prepared in advance. If the snow has already fallen, then it is removed, the ground 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 neighboring ridges. ​simple​ ​First​ ​, which have a beneficial effect on the vitality and flowering of bushes.​