2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
Phlox Arends (Latin Phlox x arendsii) - a group of garden hybrids obtained by random crossing of phlox paniculata (Latin Phlox paniculata) and wide-spread phlox (Latin Phlox divaricata). Currently, there are many varieties and cultivated species that are widely used in gardening. Introduced into culture back in 1912.
Characteristics of culture
Phlox Arends is represented by perennial herbaceous plants up to 60 cm in height with erect, stiff, thin, dry, weakly branching stems that form loose bushes during growth, bearing oval-lanceolate or linear-lanceolate, pointed at the ends, naked, rather thin, sessile leaves. The rhizome is medium-sized, many thin roots depart from it.
The flowers are equipped with a corolla with a narrow tube up to 1-1.2 cm long and wedge-shaped, obverse-lanceolate, slightly parted lobes with notches, collected in paniculate, hemispherical or rounded inflorescences, have a weak aroma. Flowers, depending on the variety, can be lilac, mauve, pink, purple and blue. Phlox Arends blooms in early summer, usually in June - July, for 1-2 months. The species in question loses its decorative effect in late September - early October. Seeds are not formed after flowering.
Phlox Arends is hygrophilous and thermophilic, fertile, loose, permeable soils are preferred. It propagates only vegetatively, that is, by cuttings and dividing the bush. The species is distinguished by frost-resistant properties; it does not need a shelter in the presence of a dense snow cover. If a severe winter with little snow is expected, the plants are covered with a ten-centimeter layer of fallen leaves, which are removed with the onset of warmth, otherwise phloxes will begin to vomit.
Popular varieties
* Hilda (Hilda) - the variety is represented by plants up to 35 cm high with lilac flowers, reaching a diameter of 2-3 cm, collected in loose inflorescences of small sizes. The variety is distinguished by long flowering, lasting 1-1.5 months.
* Early Star (Early Star) - the variety is represented by plants in the form of loose bushes that need a garter during the growth process. The flowers are white, equipped in the middle with a crimson pattern in the form of rays, collected in oval-conical loose inflorescences. The variety is ideal for all types of flower beds.
* Sharlotta (Charlotte) - the variety is represented by plants up to 50 cm high with delicate lilac-pink flowers, equipped with a dark purple eye.
* All in One (All in One) - the variety is represented by plants that form a sprawling bush, which needs a garter in the process of growth. The flowers are bicolor, lilac-lavender in color, equipped with a white border. The variety is intended for group plantings.
* Ganna (Ganna) - the variety is represented by plants up to 50 cm high with purple-pink flowers, collected in loose inflorescences.
* Emmi (Emmi) - the variety is represented by plants no more than 30 cm high with lilac flowers up to 2.5 cm in diameter, collected in small loose inflorescences. Flowering begins in the third decade of May, lasts about 35 days.
* Baby Face (Baby Face) - the variety is represented by plants that form resistant, compact bushes, with pink flowers with a crimson eye, collected in spherical dense inflorescences of small size. The variety is intended for decorating borders.
* Greta Arendsii (Greta Arends) - the variety is represented by plants up to 30 cm in height with weak, unbranched stems and lilac-blue flowers up to 3 cm in diameter, collected in flat inflorescences. Flowering is long, 30-40 days. The variety is winter hardiness.
* Miss Jill (Miss Jill) - the variety is represented by plants with thin crumbling stems and white flowers, which have a purple-red color at the base of the petals. The variety is intended for border decoration.
* Luisa (Louise) - the variety is represented by plants about 60 cm high with light purple flowers, equipped with a carmine-purple eye.
Growing conditions
In general, Arends's phlox is unpretentious, but it develops best on fertilized, nutritious, moderately moist, loose, permeable soils. Will not tolerate the type of community in question with heavy clayey, poor, dry, waterlogged, waterlogged and strongly acidic soils. The culture does not accept stagnant water, such should be avoided when planting. The location is preferably sunny or with diffused light, windless, it is possible to grow under the crowns of trees with an openwork crown, because the culture has a shallow root system. It is not recommended to plant phlox Arends in the northern hills.
Recommended:
Phlox
Phlox (Latin Phlox) - an annual or perennial plant or shrub of the Sinyukhovye family. Phlox is native to North America. Currently, there are over 65 species. Characteristics of culture Phlox is a herbaceous plant with erect stems up to 1.
Flowering Perennials (phlox And Peony)
Perennials grow to themselves and grow along the fence, only occasionally requiring your help. Some of them not only delight with their bright inflorescences, but also spread odors that involuntarily stop passers-by who want to enjoy their aroma
Phlox Will Bloom Until Frost
With the right varieties, blooming phlox can beautify your garden all summer long. The plant came to our area from North America. They will be distinguished by their unpretentious nature, and even a novice florist can cope with growing and caring for a flower
Phlox Subulate
Flowers such as phlox have long become a favorite decoration of the territory among summer residents and gardeners. Many grow these plants for cutting. However, the goal may also be to decorate the garden or create beautiful flower arrangements in a flower bed
Arends' Saxifrage
Saxifraga arendsii - decorative perennial culture; a representative of the genus Saxifrage of the Saxifrag family. The species is represented by a group of artificially bred hybrids actively used in ornamental gardening in the early twentieth century.
