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Phlox Douglas (Latin Phlox dooglasii) - flower culture; a representative of the genus Phlox of the Sinyukhovye family. Native of North America. In nature, it occurs on rocky mountains, slopes, as well as in areas with dry soils. In appearance, the species is similar to the subulate phlox (Latin Phlox subulata). The plant got its name in honor of David Douglas, who discovered it in the mountains in 1927.
Characteristics of culture
Douglas phlox is represented by low-growing herbaceous plants up to 10 cm high. The species is referred to as ground-flowing creeping crops. In the process of growth, the plant forms compact, densely leafy, round dwarf pads. Stems are dense, outstretched. The foliage is tough, dark green, subulate, no more than 1-1.5 cm long.
The flowers are medium-sized, sessile, light purple, dark purple, purple, white, violet, lavender blue, dark red, pink or carmine red, collected in capitate inflorescences of 1-3 pieces. Flowers can be equipped with a darker or a different shade of the eye. Douglas phlox blooms in late May - early June, re-flowering is often observed in August. Abundant flowering.
The species in question is an adherent of loose, moist, permeable, non-saline and nutritious soils. Although it feels good on dry, poor, neutral soils. An excess of fertilizers negatively affects the appearance of plants, since instead of abundant flowering, a large green mass is observed. Douglas phlox is photophilous, needs a sunny location. Accept areas with diffused light. A thick shadow is destructive for representatives of this genus.
The view is ideal for decorating mixborders, rock gardens, rockeries, terraces, gazebos, along garden paths, as well as gentle slopes. It goes well with other low-growing perennials and bulbous crops with varying flowering times. It is not forbidden to combine Douglas phlox with dwarf conifers.
The species in question is growing slowly, although today there are several varieties on the market that are characterized by rapid growth. There are quite a few varieties of this type of phlox (more than 150), they are actively used by gardeners and flower growers for landscaping garden and summer cottages.
Common varieties
* Crackerjack (Crackerjack) - the variety is represented by compact plants up to 10 cm in height with rich dark red or purple-crimson star-shaped flowers. The variety is bred by Scottish breeders.
* Boothman's Variety - a variety of dwarf cushion plants with pink-purple flowers, equipped with a darker ring in the center.
* Karakulka (Karakulka) - the variety is represented by undersized creeping plants with glossy dark red rounded flowers. The variety was bred by Czech breeders.
* Lilac Cloud (Lilak Cloud) - the variety is represented by creeping plants with lilac or lilac-pink flowers, which eventually turn light lilac. Blossoms in May - June, re-flowering is observed in September.
* Zigeuner Blut (Zigner Blut) - the variety is represented by undersized cushion plants with star-shaped flowers of a fiery bright crimson color.
* Eva (Eve) - the variety is represented by plants with delicate lilac flowers. Honeycomb is distinguished by abundant flowering. Suitable for mixborders, alpine slides and other types of flower beds.
* Red Admiral (Red Admiral) - the variety is represented by plants that cannot boast of fast growth. The flowers are attractive, fuctional in color, collected in capitate inflorescences. The variety is profusely flowering. Suitable for all types of flower beds.
* Waterloo (Waterloo) - the variety is represented by undersized soil plants, forming compact bushes in the process of growth, with bright crimson flowers that appear in May.
* White Admiral (White Admiral) - the variety is represented by plants not exceeding a height of 10 cm, with snow-white flowers blooming in May - June.
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