Long-term / annual phlox, care

Flowers phlox annual and perennial, care at home, the description

Flowers phlox annual and perennial, care at home, the description

Growing phlox does not require much effort from the grower. Flowers are not whimsical, grow very well on different soils, of course, for a good development need to nourish and moisturize.

This flower is very picky about the water, if it does not receive sufficient moisture, slow growth, the formation of inflorescence, flowering shortened to two weeks, the leaves dry and lose their decorative appearance. Therefore, do not forget to moisturize the time the plant.

It is advisable to fertilize organic or mineral fertilizers, it will only benefit. Fertilize 3 times from the beginning of growth until the end of flowering. The first feeding is at the end of May, the fertilizer should contain nitrogen and potassium (20 grams per square meter). Second period – the formation of buds, it takes 30 grams of nitrogen, 45 g of phosphorus and 30 g of potassium fertilizer. The third period in early September, will need phosphorus and potassium for 30-40 grams.

When planting in open ground, the soil should be neutral. To balance the soil to sandy soil added to the clay.