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Phlox multiflora (Phlox multiflora) - flowering culture; a representative of the genus Phlox of the Sinyukhovye family. North America is considered the homeland. In nature, it grows in the mountains. Belongs to the group of creeping phlox. It is rarely used in culture, although it boasts high winter-hardy properties and undemanding care.
Characteristics of culture
Multiflorous phlox is represented by perennial herbaceous plants no more than 15 cm in height with creeping recumbent stems that form compact and dense sods or dense pads during growth. Leaves are green, shiny, glabrous, opposite or collected in small bunches, pointed at the tips, linear or broadly linear, pressed to the stem, up to 2.5 cm long.
The flowers are numerous, white, purple, pink or blue, fragrant, single or collected in three pieces in inflorescences, equipped with long pedicels. The corolla of the flower has a flat limb and a short, narrow tube. Petals are entire, obovate or ovate, sometimes notched, not more than 60 mm long. The multiflorous phlox blooms in May - June for 21-30 days.
The species is distinguished by winter hardiness, resistance to diseases and pests, abundant flowering and versatility. The plant looks great in rockeries, rock gardens and other rocky flower beds, as well as in pots, flowerpots and other containers. Adheres to moist and nutritious soils, and locations with diffused light. In the sun, the plant blooms more abundantly, but not for long, so gardeners recommend planting this species in an openwork shade.
Phlox multiflorous, like other representatives of the genus, has a negative attitude towards strong piercing winds. Planting such fragile plants is best done in calm areas. Phlox cannot be called a demanding crop; for active growth, it needs standard procedures, that is, watering, feeding, preventive treatments against pests and diseases, and pruning. All these operations take the gardeners a minimum amount of time.
About diseases and pests and how to deal with them
Phlox multiflorous is resistant to pests and diseases, but under adverse weather conditions and insufficient or untimely care, it can be affected by fungal and viral diseases. Among viral diseases, curliness of leaves, necrotic spotting, rattle and variegation should be noted. Unfortunately, these diseases are incurable, in order to prevent further spread, it is important to remove the plants and burn them.
From fungal diseases, powdery mildew can be noted. Phloxes are most often affected by this ailment at the end of August. The disease manifests itself in the form of a white bloom on the leaves, which increases in size over time, and subsequently leads to the drying out of the plants. Phlox infected with powdery mildew do not tolerate winter very well and often die. To combat the disease, copper-containing preparations and fungicides are effective.
Among pests, spider mites, earwigs, nematodes and slugs are dangerous for multiflora phlox. The last two are the most common. Prevention against pests is provided by timely harvesting work on the site and adherence to the necessary agricultural techniques. Preventive treatments will also not harm.
Top dressing
Top dressing in the life of phlox plays an important role. The speed of growth and development, the abundance of flowering and wintering depend on them. Fertilizers are applied 3-5 times per season, the exact amount depends solely on the fertility of the soil on the site. So, in early spring, multiflorous phlox is fed with nitrogen-containing fertilizers dissolved in water. At the beginning of May, an infusion of mullein is applied under the bushes, and during the budding period - potash fertilizers in liquid form (that is, having previously dissolved in water). Immediately after flowering, the plants are fed with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers, they will accelerate the ripening process of seed pods and prepare phloxes for cold weather.
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