Black spot can occur on leaves, however does not seem to effect the flowering and can be easily controlled with a fungicidal spray. ![]() Watch for snails and slugs when new shoots appear. But it is easier to grow the plant from cuttings and divisions than growing from seeds. To propagate the plant you can use the seeds, cuttings or divisions. If not planted immediately store them temporarily in moist peat moss. Plants can be lifted and divided during Winter when they are dormant. Cut back hard to the ground in early Winter as they will begin to go dormant during Autumn. If you remove the spent flowers it could encourage a second run. Water occasionally if rainfall is low.Īdd mulch to keep the roots cool during the hotter monthsįeed during Winter with a well-balanced fertilizer or well broken down animal manure.Ĭut back dead flower stems at season’s end. Plant in full sun to semi shade, 30-50cm apart with the plant crown at soil level. Phlox prefer a well drained soil that is fertile and has had organic matter mixed through it. Height: 60cm-1.2m, Width: 50-80cm When To Plant Perennial Phlox Perennial Phlox is great for attracting butterflies into your garden or cutting the flowers and using them indoors as a cut flower in a vase. They are low maintenance, and are usually pest and trouble free. It has short, needle-like foliage that is completely hidden by pink, blue, or white flowers for several weeks in spring. Perfect for informal and cottage style gardens. They look their best when planted en masse with a mix of different colours. Perennial Phlox are brilliant in borders and beds, rockeries, containers or as a backdrop to a low border. Perennial Phlox begin to die back in Autumn as they go into their Winter dormancy. They do need to be protected from strong winds. Once established they are fairly tolerant of dry and frost conditions. Water to establish and keep moist during the growing and flowering period. ![]() When planting, choose a spot that is in full sun and is sheltered from the hot afternoon sun with moderately fertile to humus rich, moist, well drained soil. The flower colour ranges from white, lavender, pink, rose, red and bi colour which have a sweetly fragrance. During Summer into early Autumn the flowers form in panicles of up to 60 simple open faced flowers on each stem. It is part of the Polemoniaceae family and is native to North America. Perennial Phlox has upright clumps of stiffly branching stems that is covered in narrow, lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. Perennial Phlox ( Phlox paniculata) also known as Border Phlox, Garden Phlox, Summer Phlox is a herbaceous perennial. Home » Growing Guide » Perennial Phlox Growing Guide
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