Phloxes are a popular species among gardenersgrassy plants, famous for its beautiful bloom. Since the Greek language the name translates as "flame", because most varieties of phlox growing in the wild, blossoms with characteristic bright red buds.
Unlike wild, the appearance of domestic phlox,breeders, is diverse, so these plants are often used in the compilation of floral compositions. Depending on the variety, phlox buds can be white, different shades of blue, violet, pink, and also have an exotic color. For example, such flax types as "Anna Karenina", "Dragon", "Chernomor", "Prince Gvidon" and others are considered to be the brightest ones.
Currently, about 50 varietiesphlox. They are divided into two main categories: bush erect, whose representatives can reach a height of 180 cm, and creeping undersized, which grow no more than 25 cm. The first include, for example, "Natasha", "Windsor", " Tenor". Among the second popular "Tiara", "Sherbet Cocktail", flox "Anna Karenina" and others.
Among the clustered erect phloxes, one can alsoto distinguish the form of panicles, represented by the phoxus Anna Karenina. This variety reaches about 80 cm in height, blooms rather large buds 4-4.5 cm in size. The buds themselves have an unusual coloring - red color combined with ashy haze along the edges and a ruby spot in the middle. Photo phlox "Anna Karenina" can often be seen in various magazines for gardeners and specialized sites.
The best time to plant phlox is late spring(end of April and May). Soil must be dry, acidic and rich in microorganisms. Phloxes need a large amount of light, so the area for them should be well lit.
Care for phlox is not difficult, it does not differ fromcare for any other plants. After planting the seedlings should be regularly watered with warm water from the watering can, spray the leaves, and also fertilize, weed and cultivate the soil.
The flowering of most phlox species occurs inthe period from the end of July to October. But some varieties are early or middle-aged. For example, the flox "Anna Karenina" begins to bloom already in the middle of July and ends in September.
Almost all species, except for the phlox "Drummond", are perennial, therefore, before the onset of cold weather, plants should be bored, covered with a layer of humus to protect against frost.
