Jumbo Plants of Phlox Paniculata
Phlox paniculata are amongst the most popular and rewarding plants for a prolonged summer display. Their charming heads, full of dainty sweet scented pips, combined with their beautiful pastel colours create an enchanting picture throughout the summer months. In recent years, great advances have been made in the breeding of new varieties. These not only make superb garden plants but are equally suitable for growing in large containers to grace your patio.
In association with some of the foremost breeders we have compiled a collection of four superb varieties guaranteed to give you a beautiful display even the first year after planting. To achieve this we are offering JUMBO plants. These are undivided plants which have been grown for 2 years and will provide a wealth of beautiful blooms.
|
|
|
|
Normal retail Phlox plant |
Jumbo Phlox plant as supplied by Bloms |
The result. Guaranteed to give a beautiful display in the first season. |
Get The Best Results From Your Jumbo Phlox.
Use a soil based compost mixed with some gritty sand to provide perfect drainage. This is to be preferred to soilless compost which often becomes very compacted. Once growth has started apply a weak liquid fertiliser at fortnightly intervals to ensure the strong growth of young shoots. When they have reached a height of about 10cm pinch out the top 3cm. This will cause the plants to break and result in a large number of flowering branches. Water regularly during prolonged dry periods, Phloxes do not like dry conditions.