Pink species and varieties of phlox
Phlox is an exquisite, unpretentious plant to grow. It gained popularity among gardeners due to the large number of varieties of different sizes and colors. Despite all the variety of shades, pink is considered one of the most spectacular among phlox. The pink varieties will be discussed in this article.
Varieties
Varieties of pink color attract not only with graceful shades, but also with excellent compatibility with many other colors. There are quite a few such types, but the most popular ones will be given and described.
"Childhood"
A flower that resembles a wheel. Has a light coral color. The inflorescence is very dense, oval in shape. The average height of the bush is about 80 centimeters. Erect, has high strength, grows in a very short time. It reproduces well.
This variety is characterized by strong and long flowering. Its terms are average, winter hardiness is increased, resistance to fungal diseases, excellent tolerance of unfavorable weather conditions.
Smoky Coral
The flower is wheel-shaped, of medium diameter. Coral pink with smoky edges on the petals.
The inflorescences are in the shape of a ball. Large, but rather compact. On average, a powerful and sturdy shrub grows up to 70 centimeters in height. The flowering time is average, just like the previous variety, it has good winter hardiness and resistance to fungal diseases.
"Pearl"
The diameter is 3.5-4 centimeters. Color - light pink, tone - even, does not fade in direct sunlight. Has a short tube. The inflorescence is very large and dense, cone-shaped.
Typically, the bush grows to about 60 centimeters. Very compact, semi-spreading. Winter hardy and not susceptible to fungal diseases.
"Pink Tale"
A closed bush with strong globular inflorescences. The petals are light pink with a prominent crimson eye in the middle. The plant grows very slowly, resistant to many diseases. It multiplies easily.
"Rayonant"
Diameter - no more than 5 centimeters. The height of the bush is about 70 centimeters. Average flowering time.
The petals have a grayish-lilac shade, gradually darkening towards the center. There is also a crimson star.
Inflorescences are extremely dense, broad-pyramidal. The leaves are dark green, dense.
Jeffs Pink
A relatively new variety. Grows up to 80 centimeters. Stems are strong, grow strictly straight. Petals are pale pink, darkening closer to the center.
The flowers are medium in size - about 5 centimeters. They are collected in racemose inflorescences.
The plant reproduces very well, tolerates frost persistently.
Pinky Hill
The height of this variety ranges from 70 to 80 centimeters. The bush is very strong, there is no need to tie it up. Flowering of medium terms.
The petals are white and pink, growing up to 4 centimeters in diameter.
Pinky Hill blooms luxuriantly and for a long time, and reproduces perfectly.
"Pink Lady"
The variety can grow in height by no more than 40 centimeters. The average size of a purple flower is 3 centimeters. The plant is unpretentious to care for, winter-hardy, blooms long and luxuriantly. Inflorescences are both round and conical.
"Pink Dream"
Exquisite bright pink flowers with a diameter of about 4 centimeters. The bush is strong, no more than 70 centimeters high. Inflorescences are spherical, large. Excellent low temperature tolerance. Average flowering time.
"Pink star"
The bushes are quite tall - 110 centimeters in length. Star-shaped flowers with very narrow and small light pink petals. Reproduces well, but not as well as other varieties.
Younique old pink
Grows, as a rule, up to half a meter in height. The main flowering dates are July-August.
The petals are pale pink, with a bright star in the middle. It blooms and reproduces perfectly.
"Pink Pearl"
Sprawling bush 70 centimeters long. The petals are white-pink in color, quickly fading in direct sunlight and becoming pure white with a lilac star in the center. The inflorescence is spherical, the plant blooms in July.
"Pink chiffon"
The height of the Pink Chiffon is 80 centimeters. Average flowering time, unpretentious care. The flowers are purple, the inflorescences are large, conical.
Forever pink
This variety of phlox, unlike others, is not paniculate, hybrid and perennial. Lilac flowers are collected in loose, not very large inflorescences. Flowering lasts a long time. The bush grows quickly, has a 65-centimeter height.
"Pink attraction"
Variegated (bright pink) flowers with a dark center in medium conical inflorescences. A fast-growing compact bush, reaching a length of no more than 70 centimeters. The variety is characterized by abundant and very long flowering, as well as resistance to fungal diseases and bad weather conditions.
"Pink flame"
This variety is dwarf, one of the smallest among all phlox. In height, the plant reaches no more than 40 centimeters, and in width - no more than 30 centimeters.
The inflorescences are shaped like a pyramid and are collected from small bright pink flowers. It does not grow very quickly, but at the same time the plant is hardy and is not afraid of cold weather. However, it has a high predisposition to powdery mildew.
"Pink Windmill"
The height of this variety is 70 centimeters. The petals have a very interesting and striking color: rich pink petals with white stripes around the edges. Excellent winter hardiness, Pink Windmill blooms in August.
Isabelle
A very refined and delicate variety. There are pink shadows on the white petals. Large conical inflorescence.
The bush is extremely durable, growing up to 70 centimeters in height. Flowering time is average, high resistance to fungal diseases.
"Johann Sebastian Bach"
Wheel-shaped flowers, about 4 centimeters in size. They are crimson in color. The inflorescence is round, large.
The bush, as a rule, is no more than 80 centimeters in length, while it is semi-spreading and grows rapidly. Flowering time - medium, reproduces well.
"Zinusha"
Light salmon petals. Large conical inflorescence. The size of the bush is 70 centimeters. Average flowering time.
Pink phlox are truly exquisite and stunning flowers, describing which you can deal with for a long time. They are able to complement any garden and perfectly harmonize with almost any plant.
You will learn how to plant and propagate pink phlox by watching the following video.
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