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Phlox stoloniferous (lat. Phlox stolonifera) - flower culture; a representative of the genus Phlox of the Sinyukhovye family. Other names are creeping phlox or victorious phlox. It belongs to the group of loose sod phlox, which include species that have strongly branching creeping stems, on which flowering shoots rise. Loose-sod phloxes are intermediate specimens between creeping cushion and bush forms. In nature, the victorious phlox, or stoliferous, is found in damp and shady areas in North America.
Characteristics of culture
Stoliferous phlox is represented by low plants, which form a not too dense turf during the growth process. Stems are knotty, densely leafy, green, rapidly growing, with untimely care they fill large territories. The foliage is leathery, rather large, oval or elongated-oval in shape, up to 6 cm long.
Peduncles are thin, strong, erect, no more than 20-25 cm long, are formed in the third decade of May - the first decade of June. The flowers are small, up to 2 cm in diameter, deep pink, pink, white, purple, violet-lilac, pale blue or blue, sometimes with a dark eye in the center, collected in corymbose inflorescences.
An undemanding species, it develops well on any soils, however, on nutritious, moderately moist, cultivated, permeable, loose soils it grows more actively and blooms more abundantly. The location is preferably sunny or semi-shaded with diffused light, the second is optimal.
A relatively winter-hardy species, it does not need shelter for the winter (provided there is a sufficient amount of snow). In anticipation of a snowless and harsh winter, you should cover the plants with a thick layer of fallen dry foliage. Propagated by seeds and vegetatively, the second method is more common and allows you to get the best results.
Popular varieties
* Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge) - the variety is represented by plants with bright lavender-blue flowers that appear in mid-June - early July. A demanding variety that thrives on rich, shaded soils. Under all growing conditions, it grows very quickly, forming dense sod.
* Pink Ridge (Pink Ridge) - the variety is represented by plants with pink flowers. The variety is distinguished by abundant flowering, of course, subject to the conditions of cultivation and care.
* While Ridge (White Ridge) - the variety is represented by plants with white flowers. Blooms in June - July. Under favorable conditions, plants grow rapidly and bloom profusely.
* Ariane (Ariane) - the variety is represented by plants that form in the process of growth dense green sods, over which towering snow-white flowers, collected in rounded inflorescences. Recognized as one of the best varieties with white flowers.
* Sherwood Purple (Sherwood Purple) - the variety is represented by plants that do not differ in rapid growth, with pale purple flowers. It cannot boast of high winter-hardy properties, it needs shelter for the winter.
* Weesie Smith (Visi Smif) - the variety is represented by plants that form dense sods, over which lavender-pink flowers rise, collected in corymbose inflorescences. The variety was created by American breeders.
* Variegata (Varigata) - the variety is represented by plants with variegated foliage, the border of which has a creamy white color, and rich pink flowers. One of the most decorative varieties often used in horticulture.
Usage
Perennial phloxes are very popular among owners of summer cottages and backyards. Moreover, they are often used for landscaping large parks and gardens, alleys, squares, as well as decorating plots at sanatoriums, hospitals, schools, kindergartens and other areas. Like other species, stoliferous phlox has many varieties, differing in the variety and richness of colors.
Moreover, when decorating, it is not forbidden to use several species and varieties related to them at once, the main thing is to take into account biological characteristics, a combination of colors, height and flowering period. Phlox can be used in group plantings in a union of perennials and annuals, for example, asters, irises, delphiniums, lumines, pyrethrum, geleniums, etc. A good stallion phlox will look in a composition with decorative shrubs, for example, lilac and jasmine.
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