Good afternoon, my reader. Phlox are herbaceous plants, numbering in their genus more than fifty species, became known in Europe two and a half centuries ago. Since then, the popularity of these flowers among designers and amateur gardeners has not faded away. About 1,500 different varieties of phlox are used to decorate the landscape of municipal gardens, parks and private estates.
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Creeping (ground cover)
This type of phlox belongs to the category of low-growing crops, the height of which does not exceed 15-20 cm. Miniature plants prefer well-lit areas with drained, moderately moist soil.
In this group, subulate phlox deserve special attention, differing not only in the shape of the petals, but also in abundant long flowering. Some varieties (under ideal conditions) form buds until frost.
Bonita
The plant is distinguished by high vitality: it is not afraid of summer heat, drought and severe frosts. Even in an unstable climate, Bonita forms a bright carpet of many pink flowers. The variety is used to decorate rocky gardens, rock gardens and cultivation in flowerpots, containers, hanging pots.
Candy Stripes
The ground cover culture has a memorable color of flowers: snow-white petals are lined with bright pink wide stripes. The middle of the bud is decorated with dark purple spots. An unpretentious frost-resistant plant prefers open areas with light drained soil.
Red Wings
The rapidly growing plant is highly resilient. Red wings easily endure the vagaries of the weather. Even in unfavorable conditions, these phloxes bloom violently and for a long time. Low bushes up to 20 cm high all summer cover the ground with a bright red blanket.
Airlie spring blue
This phlox has become popular due to its ultra-early flowering. Its buds of a delicate lilac hue open in mid-spring (April). A scented carpet of many flowers covers the ground for one to two months.
Spread out
The main advantage of this variety is minimal maintenance. A fragrant plant with a height of 20 to 40 cm prefers areas with good lighting or partial shade.
Small, disheveled inflorescences with petals of buds narrowed towards the center can be painted in a variety of shades: pale blue, lilac, pale pink, snow-white. Compact bushes thrive on loose, moderately moist soil.
Blue dream
A shade-tolerant culture with pale blue flowers feels great even under the canopy of shrubs and trees. In addition, it easily propagates by layering and does not need special care. A blue dream is enough moderate watering and standard fertilizing.
White perfume
The rapidly growing bushes of White Perfume feel comfortable even under the shade of trees and tall bushes. The persistent aroma of snow-white flowers attracts pollinating insects to the site. A compact plant (up to 30 cm in height) is planted along the garden paths and bordered by flower beds.
Paniculata
Due to their unpretentious care and exuberant, long-lasting flowering, these phloxes are always in demand. And a wide palette of colors of large spherical inflorescences only adds to the popularity.
Popular varieties belong to this group of phlox:
- Heaven;
- Amethyst;
- Bright ice;
- Candy twist, etc.
Paniculate phlox, which thrive in the sun and shade, need minimal maintenance. A culture planted in a drained soil with moderate watering reaches a height of 1.2-1.5 m.
Tall erect bushes and lush clumps of different types of phlox will always find application in the decorative landscaping of any land plot. Their bright, lush inflorescences will fill the air with an unforgettable aroma all summer long.
Do you plant phlox in the garden?
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