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- This is how to properly maintain your phlox - the most important tips
- The best location and the right casting
- Diseases of the phlox
- Phlox in the winter
- Phlox multiply by sharing
- The most important care tips:
- Tips & Tricks
Combine early and late flowering varieties for a continuous flowering
This is how to properly maintain your phlox - the most important tips
Although Phlox is not necessarily the most robust plant, but at the right location and with good care, he will enjoy it for a long time with its flowers. Combine early and late blooming varieties, then even all summer long.
The best location and the right casting
Phlox does not tolerate waterlogging, but depending on the variety it needs a slightly moist soil. If this is permeable, then excess water can drain well. The location should be pas to the variety sunny to partially shaded. Especially during flowering Phlox wants to be watered regularly. You may need to add a little liquid fertilizer to the irrigation water once or twice a month.
Diseases of the phlox
Phlox is not necessarily one of the most resistant plants. Mildew and smallweeds are the most common diseases or pests under which he suffers. Good care and a not protected from drying out soil form a pretty good protection. Many newer varieties are more resistant than the known old species.
Phlox in the winter
The annual species of the phlox are well winterized. They usually need no protection from the cold. A thick layer of mulch protects the soil from drying out. Some varieties react to the blazing sun. This can be a problem even in winter. These varieties use a sunscreen.
Phlox multiply by sharing
During the flowering period, the plants put all their strength into their flowers. A division at this time means additional stress for your Phlox. It is therefore better to choose a different time, such as late autumn or winter. The ideal time for propagation by root cuttings are the months of November and December. Of course, then there should be no frost.
The most important care tips:
Tips & Tricks
By dividing it you get many identical plants and can make so with your phlox other garden lovers certainly a pleasure.