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Garden Phlox in Bedding

Phlox paniculata L.

Utilizing Phlox paniculata in flower beds requires consideration of its clump structure and the prevention of fungal diseases through proper planting distance and adequate aeration.

In the reference 40 varieties crop Garden phlox, where this is mentioned in the description.

When incorporating Phlox paniculata into bedding, the key factor is planting density, which dictates air circulation. For tall varieties, a spacing scheme of 60x60 cm is considered optimal. With denser planting at intervals of 35–40 cm, regular division of the clump every 3–4 years is necessary to prevent the inflorescences from becoming smaller and to reduce the risk of powdery mildew infection.

Given the crop's tendency for lower leaf senescence under nutrient or moisture deficiency, it is recommended to combine phlox with low-growing perennials or annuals in compositions to cover the base of the clump. When arranging plantings, overhead irrigation should be avoided, as excessive foliage moisture provokes the development of fungal infections, which requires selecting companions with similar watering and light requirements.

General information about the subject — on the page Bedding plants.

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Varieties of Garden phlox mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Green Lion

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van Leeuwen Jan

4 records

Barsixty

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

G.B.H BARTELS

6 records

Verscan

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Janus

4 records

Lizzy

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus

4 records

Aureole

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem, NL

3 records

IFPHLFRS

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van den Haak Jelle

3 records

Shockwave

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Walters Gardens Inc

3 records

Balkapolav

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kievit Christa

3 records

Balkapowibi

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kievit Christa

3 records

Fondant Fancy

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem, NL

3 records

Versbicolor

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Janus

3 records

Barsixtythree

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

G.B.H BARTELS

4 records

APPOFAMCER

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van den Haak Jelle

4 records

Ditosse

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Tonies Hubertus Josephus|Noordwijkerhout, NL

3 records

Cosmopolitan

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem, NL

3 records

APPOTTPI

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van den Haak Jelle

4 records

Appotwpu

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van den Haak Jelle

4 records

Larissa

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Geerlings-Meyer

2 records

Barci

Protection expired

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Bartels, G.B.H.

NL
2 records

Dophlearpica

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Dümmen Group B.V.

2 records

Dophlflacoim

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Balsukaco

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kim Grace H.

2 records

Dophlflaproli

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Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records