Overview of types and varieties of phlox

Today, a large number of different flowering crops are grown by gardeners. Among the variety available, it is worth highlighting phlox, represented by a large number of species and varieties, thanks to which the plant can become a decoration of any flower bed.

Today, according to the accepted classification, there are more than 8 dozen types of phlox. The most popular among gardeners are as follows.

A flowering plant from the genus Phlox, whose homeland is considered to be North America. The plant owes its name to its discoverer - D. Douglas. In its natural environment, the culture grows on slopes and in rocky areas, the flower grows well in arid soils. In appearance, the culture is similar to another representative of this family - subulate phlox. The flower is a herbaceous crop that grows in size up to 10-12 centimeters. It is a ground cover creeping phlox on which small leafy pads develop. The stems of this variety are open. The foliage is colored deep green, rather tough to the touch, and reaches a couple of centimeters in length.

In the flowering phase, small flowers are formed on phlox, the color of which can be lilac, purple, white, purple, pink, red. Capitate inflorescences develop together, 2-3 pieces each. Sometimes the flowers have dark eyes.

Gardeners grow this species mainly in loose soil with a high level of nutritional value. However, an excess of trace elements in most cases can adversely affect the appearance of the culture, since the plant will actively grow leaves, then flowering may not occur at all. Phlox prefers lighted areas in the garden; in the shade, the culture will die very quickly.

The flower has found its application in group plantings in rock gardens, rockeries, mixborders. Also, Douglas phlox is very often rooted along garden paths, creating flowering compositions with perennials and flowering bulbous crops. Coniferous crops are among the unwanted neighbors for phlox. The species is represented by 150 varieties, this number is regularly replenished.

A hybrid crop, today represented by a large varietal variety. The flowers are distinguished by the different color of their petals, the different shape of the inflorescences and the timing of flowering. The height of the culture can reach 150 centimeters, but on average, the varieties of this species do not increase in size to more than 60 centimeters.

The stems of the culture are erect, lignified by the end of summer. The flower has a fibrous root system, represented by a large number of thin shoots that can go 10-20 centimeters deep into the ground. In terms of the selection of the optimal type of soil, phlox paniculata does not stand out with increased demand, however, the plant will best bloom and grow in loose and moist soil.

In the presented varieties, the inflorescences can be painted in different shades and colors, most often the crops bloom red with orange flowers, there are lilac, pink and snow-white representatives of the species.Also among the varieties there are plants with two-color petals. The flowering phase lasts about one month, after which fruit-boxes with seeds develop on the phlox.

Among the large number of species, this particular phlox is an annual crop, growing in its natural environment in the sandy soil of America. Today, thanks to the work of breeders, many varieties of this phlox have been obtained, which are divided into two broad groupsrepresented by dwarf plants and large-flowered crops.

Phlox develops with thin stems prone to branching, as a rule, their height is within half a meter. Leaves with a heart-shaped base grow in the lower part of the culture. There is pubescence on the shoots and green mass.

The flowers of an annual in the flowering phase exude a pleasant aroma, their color varies from white to purple, in the middle there may be eyes of a contrasting color. The flowering phase falls at the end of summer; in the fall, seed pods develop on the flowers.

Another representative of the genus from North America, which in the wild can be found in mountainous areas, as well as in forests with high levels of humidity. Among florists and breeders, there are several more names for this species - wild blue carnation or Canadian phlox.

The plant reaches an average height of 30 centimeters, has a flexible stem. In the course of its development, the culture in the open field forms sods decorated with bright flowers. Phlox's green mass is dense, reaching 4-5 centimeters in length. The culture blooms with inflorescences, the diameter of which is 3 centimeters. The color of the flowers can be white, lavender, purple. Flowering is notable for the appearance of a large number of inflorescences on the plant, which retain their freshness for 2-3 weeks. The flowering phase occurs at the beginning of summer.

For a beautiful appearance, the culture is important for regular watering, as well as low marks on the thermometer. In swampy and shaded soil, the plant will quickly die. You can plant a crop near water bodies, forming compositions with tulips and daisies.

In the wild, this species of phlox can be found in America. Most often, the culture grows on the slopes of the mountains, in places where the majority of the day will be dominated by partial shade. In some sources, this species is usually called a moss carnation. The flower itself grows on average up to 20 centimeters, due to the growth of green mass, forms a green carpet on the ground, decorated with attractive inflorescences.

The stems of the plant are recumbent, the foliage is narrow, its length reaches about 2 centimeters. On peduncles, a pair of flowers develops, the diameter of which does not exceed 3 centimeters. Phlox color can be white, pink, purple. Flowering is remarkable for its duration, usually beginning in May. By the end of summer, some crops enter the second phase, which can last for a month.

Phlox of this type is most often used by gardeners to decorate stone gardens and flower beds. The culture has high rates of frost resistance, and also tolerates drought well. For outdoor cultivation, it is best to root the flower in loose soil with a neutral acidity level. The root system is shallow, so the plant can also be grown in pots.

Now the culture is represented by a large number of varieties; new hybrid varieties are being bred all over the world.

This species includes a number of hybrid varieties.Spread and paniculate phlox acted as mother crops. The herbaceous plant grows in size up to 60 centimeters, has erect shoots. An adult plant is a loose bush, decorated with lanceolate leaves with pointed ends. The root system is medium in size with moderate branching.

The flowers are additionally decorated with a narrow tube, the length of which is 1 centimeter. The inflorescences will have a hemispherical shape; in the flowering phase, the culture exudes a pleasant aroma. The flowers are usually colored lilac, pink, purple or blue. Flowering begins in mid-summer and lasts from one to two months.

This is a low-growing bush type of phlox, which in its natural environment can be found on the prairies. The homeland of the plant is considered to be North America. Representatives of this species increase in length by 60-80 centimeters. The stems of the culture are straight with pubescence. The foliage is oval with a slight elongation, pointed at the ends, its length does not exceed 10-15 centimeters with a width of not more than 1.5 centimeters.

The flowering is fragrant. As a rule, the color of the inflorescences is white, pink, lavender, sometimes dark eyes are present in the color. Inflorescences develop on pedicels.

The second name that this phlox bears is thick-leaved. In appearance, the plant can be attributed to low-growing bushes, the species was discovered in America. In the wild, the culture grows in forest glades, but has found its application in ornamental gardening.

The height of an adult bush is about 50-60 centimeters, the stems of the phlox are erect, covered with strokes or stripes. The green mass has a rich color, the upper leaves are oval.

In light of the multitude of phlox species, the varietal assortment of this crop also stands out for its diversity. Among the most popular flowering plants are several varieties.

Loose turf phlox with a straight stem. The culture blooms with pink inflorescences, and the height of the bush reaches 50 centimeters. The flowering phase falls in mid-summer and lasts for 4 weeks. The variety is notable for its immunity to diseases, therefore, the culture is recommended for growing for beginners.

Phlox of medium height, on which dense inflorescences develop, having a purple with lilac color. The bushes of this variety are popular due to their visual appeal, as well as long flowering towards the end of summer.

A beautiful phlox blooming with white inflorescences with a pink tube in the center.

Tall flower with large inflorescences. The flowers are fragrant, colored blue or purple.

The variety is notable for its beautiful purple-purple inflorescences that later change to silvery. Flowering is average in duration, the plant stands out for its excellent winter hardiness.

Coral phlox, the flowers of which are decorated with a carmine ring. The plant grows rather quickly, stands out for its splendor, as well as resistance to various negative climatic features.

A bush that grows up to 50 centimeters in height. The plant is inherently resistant to negative temperatures, as well as to drought. Inflorescences are fragrant during flowering. The culture is recommended to be rooted in sunny flower beds.

A small phlox, reaching a height of 20-25 centimeters, the flowers have a pointed end. This annual is grown outdoors and in pots.

The variety can have white or crimson flowers. The bushes are notable for their splendor, small diameter of attractive inflorescences. Phlox is very often grown for cutting.

Miniature variety, reaching a height of 10 centimeters. The culture blooms with dark red or crimson star-shaped inflorescences.

A small cushion-shaped culture, the inflorescences are pink-purple in color. There is a dark ring in the center, which has a positive effect on the decorative attractiveness of the plant.

Another undersized variety of phlox, blooming with deep red flowers that have a round shape.

Creeping phlox, blooms with double purple flowers, which become light lilac over time.

Variety with lilac flowers, which stands out for its abundant flowering. A similar phlox is used to decorate flower beds, alpine slides, mixborders.

The culture grows rather slowly, the buds are fuchsia, the shape of the inflorescences will be capitate.

A low plant, which is remarkable for its compactness, the bloom is bright crimson. Phlox enters the flowering phase in early summer.

Phlox with a blue flowering, blooms very early, has a floral aroma.

The variety has an attractive striped color - the petals of the inflorescences are white with lilac. Flowering occurs in June-July.

Bluish-pink phlox with rich dark eyes inside.

The inflorescence develops in the form of a hemisphere, the bush grows quickly, reaching a height of 70 centimeters.

Phlox is delicate pink in color with rounded inflorescences, the flowering phase occurs in mid-summer. Culture does not lose its attractiveness until the arrival of autumn. Flowering is accompanied by a pleasant aroma.

The plant is remarkable for its incredible color. The petals contain shades of green and purple. In this case, the height of the shoots reaches 70 centimeters. Culture can be used to create bouquets.

A variety with round inflorescences and a bright pattern. The base color in the color of the culture will be crimson, there is also a white stripe on the petals. The height of the bushes exceeds 50 centimeters.

A plant with pink flowers and a rich eye inside. The variety is notable for its winter hardiness, and the height of its stems often reaches 80 centimeters.

Red-orange phlox with a purple ring. The inflorescences are large, the height of the flowering bush is 50-60 centimeters.

The color contains shades of orange and red, and there is also a purple star in the center. The inflorescences have an average diameter, the height of the plant varies between 70-80 centimeters.

Coral phlox with a lighter middle. The inflorescences are large and dense with a diameter of 3-4 centimeters. The height of the bush does not exceed 90 centimeters.

The flowers have a delicate color with a purple tint. The variety belongs to winter-hardy crops, flowering falls at the end of summer.

Light phlox with large inflorescences. The predominance of blue will only be noticeable at dusk.

Phlox with white flowers and lilac stripes, which take on a bluish-steel hue in the evening.

A plant with bright blue flowers. The bush is small, compact in size.

Phlox with light blue flowers, the color of the culture resembles painting on porcelain, which is the reason for this name.

Attractive crop recommended for outdoor cultivation. The plant blooms with bright pink buds.

Phlox with deep pink flowers, which are recommended for decorating alpine slides and rockeries. Plant height does not exceed 20 centimeters. The variety stands out for its resistance to negative temperatures.

The variety is small in size, the plant reaches a height of 30 centimeters. Phlox blooms with white buds with a lilac eye.

A flower with white petals, in the center there is a strip of pink color. The culture is in demand among flower growers due to the long flowering phase.

A very popular white variety of phlox, which has large inflorescences in diameter. The height of the culture does not exceed 10 centimeters, in light of which the plant forms a beautiful green carpet in the garden.

In addition to the above varietal variety, the following varieties of phlox with different colors of inflorescences are in deserved demand among gardeners around the world:

• "Forget-me-not";
• Zenobia;
• Ivan Dawn;
• Gorislav;
• "Tiara";
• "Bud";
• "Europe";
• "Astrologer";
• "Magic";
• "Beads";
• "Katenka-Katyusha";
• "The Wizard";
• "Amethyst";
• "Courage";
• "Lyubov Orlova";
• "Seraphim";
• Pride of Russia;
• "Victoria";
• "Rosy";
• "Cloud";
• Peppermint Twist;
• Stars and Stripes;
• "Chanson";
• "Nabat";
• "Graphics";
• "Captain";
• "Tsar Saltan";
• Alisa Freundlich;
• "Laura";
• "Heaven";
• "Indian summer";
• "Purple Haze";
• "The Swan Princess";
• Atlant;
• Cool Water;
• Illarion;
• "Tenor";
• "Alexandra";
• Fiona;
• "The Little Humpbacked Horse";
• "Prince Guidon".

Studying the blooming variety of phlox, gardeners you should pay attention to the following features of this culture.

• Phlox buds come in different diameters. This moment does not affect the attractiveness of the plant, however, for each composition in the open field or in a hanging pot, inflorescences defined in diameter will be required. Small phloxes have a diameter of no more than 1 centimeter, medium ones reach 4 centimeters, large inflorescences can grow up to 5 centimeters.
• Coloring can also present the grower with difficult choices. Today, you can successfully grow monochromatic or multi-colored crops. In this case, everything will depend on personal preference. The Royal Garden Society scale is used to determine the color of phlox.
• An important characteristic of flowers will be the arrangement of the petals. In some species, they can overlap each other, there are crops with a separate arrangement. Also, the petals can be convex or flat, of different shapes.
• To create a truly harmonious composition when using phlox, it is worth paying attention to the shape of the edge of the petals in the culture you like... Now on sale you can find rounded flowers, with a conical edge, oval, notched, etc.

How to care for garden phlox and ensure they bloom well, see the next video.