Phlox

Phlox plants and flowers

With over 50 species Phlox are a varied group of flowering plants and include a number of useful garden varieties.  Used for the masses of flowers from spring through summer, they are a cottage garden favourite that will also grow well in containers.

With species that vary from around 10 cm in height to nearly 2m, they can take different places in the garden border, from tall background plants to ground covers left to flow over a low rock wall.

From low growing species that will act as a ground cover plant, to taller upright species that are at home in the midst of the wider border planting or a cottage garden. Most species grow well in full sun to part shade, the low growing or creeping types also work well in hanging baskets.

How To Grow Phlox.

• Sun/Light
  Most varieties prefer full sun to light afternoon shade, the woodland varieties such as P.divaricata prefere more shade.
• Soil
  A well drained with added compost, cow manure and leaf mould is ideal.
• Planting
  Best planted in early spring. Weed the soil well, dig in extra material as above. Make suren the planting hole is wider than the pot, this give he roots room to easily delevelop.
• Watering and Mulch
  Water in well with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.
  Mulch well around the plants to suppress weeds and maintain moisture.
  Water regularly through the first summer.
• Fertiliser
  Use a slow release organic fertiliser each spring when you renew the much.

Pruningf

Like many perennial plants most species will benefit from tip pruning to maintain a bushier growth habit.

Species include

• Phlox paniculata
  This is a taller growing species

  Lower growing or creeping varieties include:

• Phlox subulata and Phlox stolonifera ‘White Ridge’
  Creeping phlox is used as a ground cover plant in lightly shaded areas.

These are a perennial plant with some species being evergreen and others not, a summer flowering plant they are in generally easy to grow.

Look for cultivars such as, P. stolonifera ‘Blue Ridge’ or ‘Creeping Phlox’. Other taller growing species are widely used in the garden border where they add height.

Phlox plants are available for sale from the following nurseries

CLOVER HILL PLANTS - 02 4782 9225
Large variety of Epimediums, Woodland plants and Herbaceous perennials
Mail order or nursery. We do not send to Tasmania or WA
www.cloverhillrareplants.com

YELLOW HOUSE PERENNIALS - ph 02) 4421 8681 mob 0417 433 357
Large range of Rare, Unusual and Old Fashioned Perennials. Includes Artemisias, Achilleas, Geraniums, Geums, Salvias, Penstemon and Francoa.
www.yellowhouseheritageperennials.com.au

WHITE HOUSE NURSERY - Jess Exiner & Peter Harris
412 James Lane, Fern Hill VIC. 3458 - Phone 0419002651
Large range of Rare plants, Climbers, Bulbs, Perennials Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. Available both Retail and by Mail Order 
www.whitehousenursery.com.au

PLANTERS PATCH phone : (02) 9653 3933

Specialist perennial nursery supplying quality plants in 100mm pots. All plants are grown at our nursery and deliver to your door via Australia Post.We have many new releases and favourite perennials plants available.Available by mail order. Supplying NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT & SA.
www.planterspatch.com.au

NUTSHELL PERENNIAL NURSERY and PLANT FARM
'Umbango' 750 Humula Rd, Humula NSW 2652
Phone 0408692773 Great Range of Perennial plants available for sale by mail order.
www.nutshellnursery.com.au

GARDEN EXPRESS - phone :1300 606 242
470 Monbulk-Silvan Road Monbulk VIC 3793
"Guaranteed mail order flowering bulbs, perennials, roses, trees, landscaping plants, garden accessories and community fundraising Austra lia-wide."
www.gardenexpress.com.au

LYNN'S RARE PLANTS
PO Box 7040 Leura NSW 2780
Rare woodland plants, Trilliums Epimediums, Arisaemas, plus much more.www.lynnsrareplants.com.au