How to grow phlox from seeds?

How to grow phlox from seeds? Phlox are bright flowers that can be seen in city flower beds, on balconies and summer cottages, in school flower beds. Phloxes are now very popular. In Greek, the name of the plant means fire. Phloxes are distinguished by long flowering, they smell good and tolerate any whims of the weather well.

Perennial phloxes are propagated vegetatively - this is dividing a bush or grafting. Annual varieties are more often propagated using seeds. How to grow phlox from seeds?

Seeds of perennial phloxes quickly lose their germination, and for the normal formation of plants, phlox seeds must freeze. When choosing a site, you need to remember that phloxes do not like shade and wetlands, they cannot be placed under dense crowns. The soil for phlox should be nutritious and loose. Plants do not like a lot of sand, heavy and acidic soils. Before the first frost, you need to prepare a flower bed or garden bed.

Seeds are best sown in November and December. But the closer to spring, the less likely the seeds will sprout. Seeds are spread on the soil surface at a distance of 4-5 centimeters. Sprinkle a thin layer of garden soil on top. For this, the earth must first be held in a warm room. Then they cover the bed with snow and wait for spring.

Growing annual phlox is slightly different. Seeds can be sown both in autumn and spring. Seeds are scattered on the ground at a distance of 4 centimeters from each other. Then they are sprayed and covered with foil. You don't need to sprinkle it with earth. The film must be removed periodically for airing. When the seeds germinate, the film can be removed.