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Container culture of garden phlox

Phlox paniculata L.

A method of growing Phlox paniculata in a limited volume of soil, requiring consideration of root system depth, constant moisture, and a specific temperature regime during overwintering.

In the reference 48 varieties crop Garden phlox, where this is mentioned in the description.

For the successful development of Phlox paniculata in containers, pots at least 30 cm wide are required, providing sufficient space for the root system, which penetrates the soil to a depth of up to 35 cm. An important condition is the presence of drainage holes and the use of fertile, well-drained soil mixtures.

The plant is extremely sensitive to substrate drying and therefore requires regular watering during the growing season. Due to the susceptibility of the stems to wind loads in container conditions, it is often necessary to install supports to maintain the ornamental value of compact varieties.

When storing plants in containers in protected ground during winter, it is necessary to maintain a specific temperature regime: in autumn, keep levels within +4…+6 °C, and from the end of January, gradually increase them to +8…+10 °C. Protecting the root system from the pot freezing is a mandatory measure.

General information about the subject — on the page Container culture.

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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.

Dophloflawa

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Doplovich

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Dümmen Group B.V.

2 records

Balkapopink

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kievit Christa

2 records

Balkapopur

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kievit Christa

3 records

Neon Flare

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem, NL

2 records

Balkapowi

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kievit Christa

2 records

Versluck

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Janus

2 records

Junior Bouquet

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Vester Mart|Zwaanshoek, NL

2 records

Junior Dance

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Vester Mart|Zwaanshoek, NL

2 records

Junior Dream

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Vester Mart|Zwaanshoek, NL

2 records

Junior Fountain

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Vester Mart|Zwaanshoek, NL

2 records

Ditosnow

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Ditoplant Export B.V.

2 records

Blushing Shortwood

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Adam, Jr. Sinclair A.|Coatesville, PA 19320, US

2 records

Katja

Terminated

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Geerlings-Meyer

1 record

Barphlearpideye

Terminated

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Bartels Stek B.V.

1 record

Balkaposin

Withdrawn

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Christa Kievit^^^Karl F. Batschke

2 records

Tracy

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Fa. J. Hogenboom

NL
1 record

Versbulls

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

A. VERSCHOOR HORTICULTURE IMPORT-EXPORT B.V

1 record

Ditoocean

Terminated

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Ditoplant Export B.V.

1 record

Ditowine

Terminated

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Ditoplant Export B.V.

1 record

Versweta

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

A. VERSCHOOR HORTICULTURE IMPORT-EXPORT B.V

1 record

Darwins Joyce

Protection expired

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

NL
1 record