Phlox planting and care in the open field in the Urals in the fall

The first cultivated varieties of phlox graced European greenhouses and parks in the 18th century. Today phlox, planting and care in the open field, which novice summer residents can do, are one of the most popular garden perennials.

Most often, in flower beds, you can see paniculate phlox with erect leafy stems and caps of simple or semi-double flowers of various colors that open in the second half of summer. For several years, the perennial grows, forming a bright curtain. At the same time, the phlox is not afraid of frosts, the plant is not afraid of drought and is content with minimal care.

No less remarkable are the undersized varieties of phlox used to decorate borders, rock gardens, and the foreground of multi-tiered flower beds. They are unpretentious, bloom for a long time and brightly, easily, like paniculate phlox, multiply and are so diverse that they make it possible to realize any ideas of a florist.

What are the ways to plant phlox in the ground, when to plant flowers, and how to take care of plants?

How and when to plant phlox in open ground

Thanks to the good germination of seeds, adaptability and unpretentiousness of seedlings, it is not difficult to "tame" beautiful perennial flowers. If you apply a little effort, phlox, after planting in open ground with seeds, green cuttings or parts of an adult plant, will soon delight with the first buds and long flowering.

For paniculate and undersized phlox species, areas are selected:

• in the sun with light protection from the scorching midday rays;
• with loose garden soil of neutral acidity, well permeable to air and water.

When choosing a place for flowers, it must be borne in mind that certain variegated varieties in the hot sun can quickly fade, losing a large share of decorativeness. It will be better if, in the hottest hours, a light shadow covers the inflorescences from the heat.

Planting phlox in open ground

Phlox grow well in one place up to 8–20 years. Such longevity relieves the gardener of worries. But the plants weaken over time, the curtain growing on the periphery becomes bare in the middle.

Every 4-6 years, phloxes are planted, dividing an adult bush into parts.

This can be done in spring, summer, or closer to autumn. True, if the plants get a new place of residence at a later date, they will not have time to take root and will not overwinter. This is important to take into account when planting phlox in open ground in the Urals, Siberia and other regions where sudden frosts and early arrival of cold weather are possible.

Division and transfer rules:

1. The phlox intended for dividing is dug out, trying not to damage the numerous rhizomes up to 15-25 cm long.
2. Shoots are cut at a height of 10-15 m from the soil level.
3. Then, with a sharp knife, the bush is divided into parts so that each has at least 2-5 healthy growth points.
4. The sections are treated with coal powder, after which the cuttings are planted in the place intended for them.

To speed up the engraftment of plants and simplify care in the open field, the soil is prepared in advance before planting phlox. The site is dug up on a full bayonet, weeds are selected, mineral fertilizers are applied.

Planting pits for perennial phloxes are made in the fall, if the plants fall into the ground in the spring. For summer and autumn plantings, the soil is ennobled at least 2-4 weeks before transplanting. Fresh organic matter can burn the roots, therefore, only well-rotted compost and manure are used as fertilizers. When the pits are filled, the soil is moistened and fresh cuttings are planted. The growth points of phlox after planting in the ground should be at a depth of 2-3 cm. The soil is carefully compacted, watered again and mulched thickly.

They do the same when they use green cuttings for planting, cut off, when in May or early June, 15 cm long shoots appear on phloxes. The stems are cut so that a couple of buds remain on the mother plant. The lower leaves are removed from the cuttings, the upper one is cut in half. Then the planting material is immersed in water for 40-60 minutes.

After that, phloxes can be planted in a greenhouse or directly into open ground. The cuttings are buried a couple of centimeters. Within 1–2 weeks, roots appear on new plants, and phlox, ready for planting and care in the open field, are transferred to a permanent place.

Outdoor phlox care after planting

Caring for perennial phloxes will not burden the summer resident. Plants need watering, maintaining the cleanliness of the soil and fertilizing, which will help the phlox grow and bloom perfectly.

After planting phlox in the spring, care for them in the open field must include weeding and loosening the soil. Otherwise, the weeds clog the seedlings, and the dense crust does not provide enough water and oxygen.

If it rains in summer, additional watering is not required. The dry months are a different matter. In this case, the bushes are watered regularly, abundantly, especially during flowering, trying not to get delicate petals. The best time to water perennial phlox is in the evening.

From the second half of summer, phloxes are often affected by powdery mildew - one of the most common diseases spread by harmful fungi. To protect phloxes in the open field from disease, post-planting care includes preventive and, if necessary, therapeutic treatments for the bushes with fungicides.

Double spraying is carried out at the beginning and middle of summer. If this does not help, the bushes will have to be cut short and copiously treated with a liquid preparation containing copper.

Before the beginning of winter, it is important to remove plant residues from under the bushes, and carefully spray the plants themselves with Bordeaux liquid or copper sulfate.

Perennial phloxes tolerate winter well, but if there is not enough snow, they can freeze slightly. Therefore, in the fall, the aboveground part is cut off, and the bushes are covered with a thick layer of mulch or spruce branches.

How to plant phlox correctly - video

The historical homeland of flowers, called phlox, became North America. They first appeared there 300 years ago. A little later, they moved to European countries, and then to the CIS countries. At first, these flowers were grown only by collectors, and then they became common in gardens and vegetable gardens among amateur gardeners.

Types of phlox and their photos

Of the whole variety of phlox, the most popular and common varieties are distinguished, which have the following names:

• Subulate. They belong to ground cover plants. Due to the fact that they have a specific flower shape, it was named subulate. They are characterized by a very large number of flowers in the inflorescences. Not very whimsical to growing conditions. Dimensions reach 17 cm, mainly form a creeping lawn.The varieties of this type of phlox are as follows: Wilson, Candy Strips, Nettleton Variegata, Themiskaming, Atropurpurea;
• Paniculate. This species is referred to as perennial decorative flowers. It has lush inflorescences that can be painted in a wide variety of colors, except for yellow. Flowering occurs in the middle of the summer season. Refers to tall, bushy species. The most common varieties of this variety: Franz Schubert, Pink Leidy, Purple, Starfire, Lord Clayton, Bratirtifife .;
• Spread out. Also a perennial flower that can reach a height of 30 cm. The shape of the leaves is lanceolate, and the flowers grow up to 2 cm in diameter, the type of inflorescence is corymbose. The color range of flowers is mainly bluish-lilac. Bloom in early May, and lasts about a month. They prefer a temperate climate, partial shade and do not like heat.

The new, better varieties of phlox include:

• The Dragon
• Smoky coral
• Dusk
• Success
• Olenka
• Svyatogor
• Ural rocks
• Karl foster
• New
• Childhood
• Nikolay Shchors and others.

Photo. Phlox smoky coral

All phloxes differ in color, which is their individuality. Smoky Coral is distinguished by its pink petals, which seem to be covered with haze. Smoky varieties include the Dragon, Dusk and Ural Rocks. Dragon phlox cannot be confused with anything. The Olenka variety has wheel-shaped flowers, painted in pink at the edge and white in the middle. The novelty is characterized by white flowers with a blue-blue shadow at the edges of the petals.

Planting and caring for phlox outdoors

Before you start planting your favorite flowers, they should find the right place for growth and development. The most suitable location for these flowers would be a well-lit area with plenty of sunlight. With regard to soils, it is best to choose light loamy, with good moisture and close to neutral in pH.

To prepare the soil for phlox, you should dig up the soil layer, up to 30 cm deep, 3 weeks before planting. This should be done for the reason that phlox must be planted in settled soil. In addition, before planting a flower, a little vermicompost or compost is added, and the bottom of the pit is laid with drainage.

Phlox are planted in spring

To plant phlox, you need to adhere to the following recommendations:

• planting can be carried out at any convenient time during the growing season;
• spring planting is cut after the snow melts, and the shoots grow 15 cm;
• in any case, the distance of the bushes from each other should be observed, equal to 40-60 cm, which depends on the size of the variety;
• if the plant is planted in the summer, then all the available inflorescences should be pre-cut, making it possible to direct all the forces of the phlox to adaptation, rooting and growth;
• before planting phlox, you need to dig a hole that will correspond to the size of the root system of a particular seedling and pour water into it abundantly;
• after waiting until the earth is saturated with water, you can start planting, gently straightening the root system;
• the last thing to do is sprinkle the roots with soil and water abundantly;
• you need to make sure that the earth around the flower is well compacted, and the rhizome is buried by 3 cm.

In order for phlox to grow well and delight with their beautiful flowers, they should be properly looked after. The following activities will help create a comfortable and supportive environment for these flowers:

• top dressing;
• mulching;
• watering.

Flower feeding

In May, it is necessary to fertilize phloxes, infusion of nettle, mullein and manure.

The first fertilization should be done immediately after the snow has melted. Mineral fertilizers are applied in the form of granules or solutions; any fertilizers intended for phlox are suitable for this.

The second stage will be top dressing by the end of May.It represents a way to mix, which must be made by infusing nettles, mullein or by applying horse manure, to which sodium humate must be added. The emphasis is on increased nitrogen content.

The third application of nutrients should be in the baconization phase, which should contain more potassium. You can dilute 1 glass of ash in ten liters of water or 10 g of potassium sulfate in a ten-liter bucket.

The fourth time, you need to feed the flowers during flowering, adding to the composition that was used for the third time up to 15 g of superphosphate or double superphosphate. This will affect the abundance of flowering and improve the maturation of the seed.

The last time you need to fertilize phlox is the moment when they fade and seed bolls are formed. The fertilizer mixture can be of the following composition: superphosphate (20g) and potassium sulfate (10g), dissolved in 10 liters of water.

Important: after applying nitrogen, the rest of the fertilization excludes this element from the composition of the mixtures.

Mulching and watering

To keep moisture better, I mulch the phlox.

The first thing to watch out for when growing phlox is soil moisture. It must be maintained regularly. A prerequisite for these plants is watering, which captures the entire root volume. Pour about two buckets of water per square meter. It is advisable to water it directly under the root, without touching the deciduous part of the plant.

Mulching the soil is a way to retain moisture for as long as possible. A feature of the growth of phlox is the gradual emergence of the root part to the surface, which is very detrimental to their development. You should regularly check that the roots are in the ground. The bushes need to be sprinkled periodically with 7 cm of soil, leaves, compost or neutral humus.

The activities that should be carried out in the autumn and care after flowering for phlox include:

• pruning. This event should be held in October when the cold weather is stable. The bush is cut almost to the base of the stems, leaving short stumps;
• preparation for wintering. After the phloxes have been cut off, after 10 days, it is necessary to add a tablespoon of superphosphate under each bush and a handful of ash, then mulch and cover the roots. Additionally treated with fungicide.

Plant phlox in the most illuminated and warmest places, especially in the Urals and the Far East

In order to plant and care in the open field in the Urals of phlox, you need to take into account some simple recommendations, otherwise this process is no different from growing in other areas:

• be very careful about the location of the flowers, namely, choose the warmest and most illuminated;
• before planting, apply complex fertilizer, plus organic matter;
• the earth should be neutral in its acid balance;
• during the growing season, do not skip a single feeding and carry them out on time.

Phlox transplant

You can transplant phloxes in spring and autumn.

You can transplant phlox bushes in spring and when autumn comes. To transplant the plant by autumn, you should take care of this until the tenths of August. But it is best to do phlox transplantation in late April - early May.

The transplant takes place in such a way that the root system of the plants is not damaged. To do this, the seedling is dug out very carefully, having previously received sufficient moisture. The roots must be constantly moist, especially if the procedure is performed during the flowering phase of the plant. If the additive is done before the fall, then you need to cut off the top of the flowers.

Phlox breeding methods

Reproduction of phlox can occur in several ways:

• dividing the bush;
• stem cuttings;
• leaf cuttings;
• layering;
• seed.

Dividing the bush produced in autumn or early spring.The bush that has been selected for propagation is dug up and the root system is neatly divided. This must be done in such a way that in each part of the divided bush there is at least one sand and the rudiment of an shoot. Drying of the root system should be avoided during the process. It is best to propagate bushes that have reached the age of five.

Stem cuttings separated from the plant in the period not reaching the formation of buds. The stalk must carry two internodes. the lower cut should be done near the node, and the upper cut 2 centimeters from the second internode. Then they should be planted in special boxes, in which the upper part of the soil is sandy (3 cm layer). the distance is 5 cm, and the rows are 10 cm. The boxes are placed in the greenhouse, watering should be organized three times a day. After three weeks, they need to be transplanted into the ground, observing a distance of 20 cm.

Phlox cuttings can be propagated in two ways

Leafy cuttings prepared in June so that it has a leaf and a bud. Further, the planting of cuttings is similar to the previous method, only the bud and part of the leaf, which should be located diagonally to the surface, is sprinkled with sand. Instead of watering, spraying is applied several times a day. Further transplantation into open ground is possible after the cuttings take root.

Layers the easiest way to propagate, since it requires a minimum amount of effort and time. To do this, you just need to cover the flower with earth, as high as possible. After some time, it will be noticeable that the stems have taken root and they can be separated and transplanted to a new place.

Seed reproduction does not preserve the morphological characteristics of the parent plant. In order to get flowers from seeds, you should adhere to the following system of actions:

• clear ripe seeds from bolls;
• select seeds and leave those with the darkest color;
• in the fall, they need to be sown in the open ground or in boxes, which must be left on the site for the winter;
• shoots appear in spring;
• after the young plants are 10 cm high, they can be replanted.

Diseases, pests methods of prevention and control

If powdery mildew appears on phlox, then it can be treated with a copper-containing preparation.

Diseases that spread on phlox can be of two types: viral and fungal. All viral diseases are somehow characterized by the presence of spotting on the leaves, twisting of the leaf plate or severe deformation. It is impossible to fight viral diseases, but you can prevent their strong spread.

For this you need:

• regularly inspect the landings;
• if infected leaves are found, immediately remove and burn them;
• always have a clean tool for working the soil;
• check the soil for the presence of nematodes in it and, if detected, take the necessary measures to destroy them.

Of the fungal diseases, there are such as:

1. Phimosis. Phlox leaves sharply turn yellow, and then they begin to curl. This happens most often during the period of bud formation. Bordeaux liquid will help get rid of this disease, with which the plant should be treated, and when autumn comes, the plants should be cut as much as possible.
2. Powdery mildew. In early August, phlox has a white coating on the leaves, similar to a cobweb. Any copper-containing drug (copper oxychloride or Bordeaux liquid) will help in this case. The disease can be provoked by high humidity, high planting density and proximity to asters, forget-me-nots, acacia and other plants that can transmit this disease.
3. Rust. Rusty brown spots appear in June. If the disease is not eliminated in time, it can cover the entire surface of the leaf plate. The main way to eliminate the disease is to remove the affected plant parts and then burn them.It is advisable to treat the ground around the flower with a copper-containing preparation.
4. Septoria. This disease begins with the appearance of spots on the leaves, and then the phloxes begin to dry. White phloxes are less susceptible to this disease. Control measures for this disease are the same as for rust.

Of the pests on phlox, you can find:

• nematode;
• slobbering penny;
• naked slugs;
• caterpillars of various butterflies.

The drug Inta vir, well destroys the larvae of the slobbering penny.

Nematodes from the ground fall into the roots of phlox, then gradually come to the stems, which greatly affects the growth and development of the plant. The plant can easily die if it is affected by a nematode. This pest should be dealt with radically, completely digging out phlox bushes and burning them. The land should be treated with special preparations against nematodes.

The slobbery penny larvae suck the juices from the leaves of the plant, which subsequently threatens them with wrinkling and wrapping. The drug Inta vir will help to cope with this pest. If the plant was not very badly affected, it is possible to do without chemicals by cutting off the affected leaves by hand.

Slugs feed on plant pulp. In order to prevent harm from slugs, it is necessary to remove weeds in time and sprinkle metaldehyde granules at the rate of 30 g per 10 square meters.

Caterpillars of butterflies eat the leaves of flowers... to eliminate any caterpillars, it is better to use a drug that is designed to combat leaf-eating pests. It is very difficult to assemble caterpillars by hand, as they are barely visible on the plant.

Attention: If phlox leaves dry, then the reason may be that the plant does not have enough moisture.

Application in landscape design

Low-growing phloxes in the garden design will fit well in the composition of alpine slides, they will be able to decorate their tops or decorate gazebos. Looks good as living borders and dividing lines between areas of the garden. Planting phloxes in tree trunks will also be a good decor option.

Phlox fits perfectly into the design of the garden, to create slides, gazebos and live coopers.

The most varied and graceful compositions can be obtained by mixing varieties that have different petal colors. Plus they look good in combination with various coniferous plants (dwarf species), they look very beautiful with peonies. Irises, geraniums, edelweiss and primrose will provide an elegant neighborhood. The addition of phlox to flower beds and mixborders is no exception.

And at the end, it will be useful to watch the video material about phlox, we wish you a pleasant viewing.

 

Phlox planted on a personal plot with minimal care will transform flower beds with bright colors of lush flower hats. In addition to external charm, these ornamental plants are ready to give others a charming scent. Unpretentious flowers are grown by phlox in the open field and tolerates winter well. Phlox belongs to the Sinyukhov family. All representatives of the phlox genus are perennials, with the exception of the one-year phlox "Drummond". Perennial phloxes bloom profusely and fragrant with the finest aroma throughout the season. The color of phlox flowers is incredibly diverse. There are varieties with pure white, scarlet, carmine, pink, blue, lilac shades. Phlox also differ in the shape of the inflorescences.

   

Phlox - varieties and types

In phlox breeding, there are many different species and varieties, differing in bush height, care requirements, color and shape of inflorescences. The main varieties can be divided into four groups:

Phlox paniculata

Tall (up to one and a half meters) plant. Flowering occurs in summer - early autumn. The most popular species, with many varieties with a wide range of colors. Common varieties: Larissa, Bright Eyes, Franz Schubert, Purple.

Phlox subulate

A ground cover variety characterized by an early onset of flowering.Common varieties: Wilson, Bovaria, Coral Eyes, Emerald Blue

Phlox friable

Loose, splayed or Canadian - transitional types of phlox. In this group, there are both creeping and bush plant species. Phloxes of this type are the most unpretentious to care for. Common varieties: Montrose Tricolor, Home Fires, Blue Moon.

Phlox caroline

A short representative of the genus (up to 70 cm in height). Bloom in early summer. Currently, this type of phlox is represented by only two varieties: "Mrs. Ligard" and "Bill Bakker".

Phlox - planting in open ground

Phloxes have a superficial root system. Phloxes do not tolerate stagnant water, in this case, the root system begins to rot, which leads to the death of the flower. Therefore, in the place chosen for phloxes, groundwater should not pass near the soil surface. Lowlands are also not suitable for planting phlox - stagnant water in rainy weather and ice crust in winter will destroy the plant. For growing crops, tall beds in a sunny place or in partial shade are suitable. In the shade, phloxes will also grow, but the flowering will be short and not lush, and the flowers themselves will have a faded color. Phloxes love loose, moist soil without an overabundance. The proximity of phlox with plants with a superficial root system is not recommended. If lilac, birch, spruce are the neighbors of phlox, phlox will lose and die in the competition of roots for food.

Planting a flower can be carried out both in early spring (April) and in late summer (August, early September). The key to a long, lush flowering of perennial phlox is a well-prepared planting site with a suitable soil composition. Planting perennial phlox is recommended in light loamy soils, neutral or slightly acidic. Lime is added to too acidic soil at the rate of 200 grams per 1 sq. Wells for phlox are dug out just before planting and filled with organic fertilizers. The roots in the planting pit should be free to position, they should be carefully laid out and sprinkled with earth. The seedling sprinkled with earth must be watered and lightly tamped the soil around it.

Phlox - care and fight against diseases

Phlox care during the growing season consists of watering, loosening the soil and top dressing. In dry weather, water should be regularly watered to prevent the soil from drying out. After watering, it is necessary to loosen the soil around the bush. In summer, the faded caps need to be cut off. This will allow lateral peduncles to develop and extend the flowering period. Before resting, the trunks of the phlox are cut off at the soil surface. To obtain beautiful healthy bushes, regular feeding is necessary. From early spring to autumn, top dressing will help grow powerful, evenly leafy plants with dense flower caps. All fertilizers are applied at the root, after which the bush is watered abundantly.

Fertilization scheme:
♦ Early spring: 30 g each of ammonium nitrate, superphosphate and ash
♦ Late spring: feeding with liquid mullein
♦ Formation of buds: saltpeter, superphosphate, ash
♦ After the color of the first peduncles: superphosphate
♦ Autumn: saltpeter, ash. Phloxes are susceptible to a number of viral and fungal diseases: wrinkling, rattling, threadlike leaves, necrotic spotting. For the prevention of diseases, before planting phlox, the soil must be treated with a 0.2% metaphos solution and the seedlings must be carefully selected. If the disease still manifests itself, the plant is treated with chemicals. By providing proper care for phlox, the flowering period can be extended until autumn, and the inflorescences will be dense and dense.

Reproduction of phlox

Phlox reproduce by dividing the bush, cuttings, leafy shoots and seeds. At reproduction of phlox seeds the grade is not preserved. It is impossible to predict what will eventually grow. Therefore, this method is not popular among flower growers. For phlox leaf cuttings the kidney is cut off in the summer.Cut leaves with buds are planted in containers with sand, covered with foil or glass and watered regularly. By autumn, young shoots are obtained from leaf buds. Boxes with seedlings for the winter are lowered into the basement. In the spring, seedlings are planted in prepared soil.

If you need to multiply phlox in large quantities, then it is worth applying grafting method... The material is harvested from healthy plants between April and September. In the case of spring cuttings, phloxes are transplanted into pots in the fall and stored at temperatures up to 6 degrees. At the end of January, the temperature should be raised to 10 degrees and the plant should not be allowed to dry out. In March, when the shoots reach a length of 10 cm, they are cut into cuttings, which are planted in open ground at a distance of 3-5 cm. Planting material for propagation is taken from phlox stems. Cuttings are cut into two buds (a cut below the bud, and above the bud by 10 cm). If the planting material does not have leaves, then it does not need lighting, if there are leaves, then diffused light is needed. The easiest and fastest way reproduction of perennial phlox - division of an adult bush at the very beginning of the emergence of shoots. In early spring (or autumn, but no later than mid-September), the bush is dug up, divided into parts (divisions) using a shovel or a large knife. Each of them should contain from 2 to 5 buds. If phlox give seeds, they can also be used for plant propagation. They are sown in the ground before winter, and the cultivation of perennial phloxes will not require additional trouble until spring.

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Most often, in flower beds, you can see paniculate phlox with erect leafy stems and caps of simple or semi-double flowers of various colors that open in the second half of summer. For several years, the perennial grows, forming a bright curtain. At the same time, the phlox is not afraid of frosts, the plant is not afraid of drought and is content with minimal care.

What are the ways to plant phlox in the ground, when to plant flowers, and how to take care of plants?

How and when to plant phlox in open ground

For paniculate and undersized phlox species, areas are selected:

• in the sun with light protection from the scorching midday rays,
• with loose garden soil of neutral acidity, well permeable to air and water.

When choosing a place for flowers, it should be borne in mind that certain variegated varieties in the hot sun can quickly fade, losing a large share of decorativeness. It will be better if, in the hottest hours, a light shadow covers the inflorescences from the heat.

Planting phlox in open ground

Every 4-6 years, phloxes are planted, dividing an adult bush into parts.

This can be done in spring, summer, or closer to autumn. True, if the plants get a new place of residence at a later date, they will not have time to take root and will not overwinter. This is important to take into account when planting phlox in open ground in the Urals, Siberia and other regions where sudden frosts and early arrival of cold weather are possible.

1. The phlox intended for dividing is dug out, trying not to damage the numerous rhizomes up to 15-25 cm long.
2. Shoots are cut at a height of 10-15 m from the soil level.
3. Then, with a sharp knife, the bush is divided into parts so that each has at least 2–5 healthy growth points.
4. The sections are treated with coal powder, after which the cuttings are planted in the place intended for them.

To speed up the engraftment of plants and simplify care in the open field, the soil is prepared in advance before planting phlox. The site is dug up on a full bayonet, weeds are selected, mineral fertilizers are applied.

Planting pits for perennial phloxes are made in the fall, if the plants fall into the ground in the spring. For summer and autumn plantings, the soil is ennobled at least 2-4 weeks before transplanting. Fresh organic matter can burn the roots, therefore, only well-rotted compost and manure are used as fertilizers. When the pits are filled, the soil is moistened and fresh cuttings are planted. The growth points of phlox after planting in the ground should be at a depth of 2-3 cm. The soil is carefully compacted, watered again and mulched thickly.

After that, phloxes can be planted in a greenhouse or directly into open ground. The cuttings are buried a couple of centimeters. Within 1–2 weeks, roots appear on new plants, and phlox, ready for planting and care in the open field, are transferred to a permanent place.

Outdoor phlox care after planting

After planting phlox in the spring, care for them in the open field must include weeding and loosening the soil. Otherwise, the weeds clog the seedlings, and the dense crust does not provide enough water and oxygen.

From the second half of summer, phloxes are often affected by powdery mildew - one of the most common diseases spread by harmful fungi. To protect phlox in the open field from disease, post-planting care includes prophylactic and, if necessary, therapeutic treatment of the bushes with fungicides.

Before the beginning of winter, it is important to remove plant residues from under the bushes, and carefully spray the plants themselves with Bordeaux liquid or copper sulfate.

Perennial phloxes tolerate winter well, but if there is not enough snow, they can freeze slightly. Therefore, in the fall, the aboveground part is cut off, and the bushes are covered with a thick layer of mulch or spruce branches.

How to plant phlox correctly - video