PHLOX DESCRIPTION
- Description
- Phlox is a
perennial ornamental flowering plant popular for its fragrant flowers. You
can easily grow dwarf mix phlox from seed because it is a low-maintenance
flowering plant with a long flowering season Phlox
Beauty Dwarf produces flowers with soft petals that grow in clusters. This
is the shortest variety of phlox flower plants and this variety has mixed
colors of white, pink, red, purple, and blue flowers. Buy the best Quality
Phlox Beauty Dwarf Mix Seeds Online at the best price from www.storeflix.in and add colors to your
garden.
Product
Detail
- Seed quantity: 50 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or garden
- Best Sowing Season: Spring (February to March) and
Autumn (September to November)
- Sowing method: Direct Or Seedling transplant
- Seeds Sowing Depth: ⅛ inch
- Germination temperature: 16-24°C
- Germination time: 5 to 14 days
- Blooming time: Spring until Summer (February to June)
What
size grow bag is best for Phlox?
Phlox
Growing Season In India
Phlox prefers a mild and warm
climate but does not like hot and humid summers. The best times to plant phlox seeds
are in spring (February to March) and autumn (September to November) when
temperatures are warm.
How
To Grow Phlox In Pots
Phlox grows well both by direct
sowing or seedling transplanting method. Sow the seeds when the soil
temperature is 16-24°C for faster germination. You can use a pot or grow bag at
least 6 to 12 inches wide and deep for planting phlox. The seeds germinate in
the dark and if you keep the pot in a bright spot, the phlox seeds will not
germinate.
Phlox
Beauty Dwarf Seeds Sowing Method
Take a seedling tray
and fill it with a potting mix,
you can also make your potting mix by mixing 20% cocopeat,
30% vermicompost 30% garden soil, and 20% sand. Sprinkle the phlox seeds in
the soil and cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil. Place the seedling tray
in a dark room. Water the soil gently through a watering can
and keep them moist until germination; phlox seeds can germinate in about 5 to
14 days.
After seed germination when phlox
seedlings have a few true leaves, you can transplant them into pots or grow
bags. But don’t forget to harden off the seedlings before transplanting them
outdoors. Plant only 1 or 2 phlox seedlings in each 6 inches pot for healthy
growth. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in partial sunlight for a few
days after transplanting to protect the seedling from transplant shock. After 3
days, keep the container in full sunlight.
Phlox
Flower Plant Fertilizer Requirements
It has no special fertilizer requirements,
just add compost each year in spring to encourage healthy growth.
Phlox
Flower Care Tips
Soil – Use moist but well-draining soil as phlox does not like to
grow in dry or sandy soil. You can also improve your soil by adding organic
matter.
Water – Phlox plants are sensitive to drought and they do not grow
well in dry soil. Consistent soil moisture is key to successful phlox growth,
in addition, avoid overhead watering as this can lead to fungal infections
Sunlight – Phlox prefers full sunlight and some grow in partial shade
as well. But the best is to get at least 6 hours of sunlight phlox plant.
Temperature – The optimum temperature for growing phlox plants is
15-26°C.
Common pests and diseases – Some pests that feed on phlox plants are aphids, beetles,
caterpillars, spider mites, and whiteflies. You can use neem oil
on the plant to get rid of these insects. Other than this powdery mildew is a
disease that infects the phlox plants and spoils their looks. It is best to cut
off infected leaves to avoid the spread of the disease. Always check the plants
that they are not infected and avoid overhead watering.
Mulching – Since phlox do not like hot and humid summers, you can
mulch the plant during mid to late June to keep the root cool.
Phlox
Bloom Time
- Phlox flower season is from Spring until Summer
(February to June).
- These are very popular cut flowers and can stay fresh
in water for about a week.
Phlox
Special Features
- Common name – Garden Phlox, Phlox
- Scientific name – Phlox paniculata
- Height – 10-12 inches
- Level of growing – Easy
- Companion planting – Salvia, Agastache, Penstemon
FAQ
Does
the phlox plant come back every year?
Phlox is actually a perennial plant
that comes back every year.
Does
phlox need to be deadheaded?
Deadhead encourages more blooms and
gives room for new blooms. Removing or deadheading spent flowers is very
important for a phlox healthy growth.
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climate, age, height, etc.
