Perennial phloxes (awl-shaped) are very lovedgardeners and landscape designers. This is not surprising: being quite unpretentious plants, they have many types of the most diverse colors.
When breeding plants in the gardenit is desirable to provide the conditions in which they grow in nature. Do not plant phlox near fruit trees - they do not really like the shadow, besides the flowers will lack nutrients. Plants have a negative attitude towards stagnation of water in the root system, therefore areas with groundwater located close to the surface are not suitable for them. The ideal place for flowers would be light partial shade covering them from the scorching sun in the hot hours of the day.
The phlox is awl-shaped, the planting and care of which are carried out properly, practically has no problems with flowering. Despite the simplicity of the plants, of course, requires basic care.
After planting phlox should be abundantly watered. Then, when the flowers take root, it is recommended to feed them with a weak solution of mullein.
The phlox is styloid, planting and caring for which does not provide the moisture it needs, grows low, the inflorescence has small ones, and their number is quite small. Such plants fade very quickly.
To the flowers for a long time pleased with their magnificence andhad a decorative look, they must be fed. Phloxes respond very well to fertilizing from wood ash containing potassium and lime. Thanks to such elements, the brightness of the inflorescences increases, in addition, they become more resistant to diseases.
Aloe phlox (planting and caring for him notrequire special conditions of detention) can be planted even in the fall. However, it is impossible to delay with the landing in the ground: if the flowers do not have time to take root, they will die in the winter.
Planting phlox in autumn
Flowers are planted with the stems, prunedabout one third. You can not cut the stems to the ground, otherwise the plant will freeze in winter. Two weeks before planting flowers prepare the soil, making all the necessary fertilizers.
If it turned out that you did not have time to plantPhlox on time, do not get upset, plants can be saved. It is necessary to find a secluded place, protected from wind and drafts, and gently prikopat flowers to a depth of about 25 cm. In winter, seedlings should always be covered with peat or fallen leaves.
The phlox is awl-shaped, the planting and maintenance of which are performed correctly, eventually turning into a tall, beautiful shrub with bright buds, blooming for quite a long period of time.
