Growing Phlox Flower in India | How to Grow Hardy Garden Phlox

If you are a fan of bright blooms, then learn all about Growing Phlox Flower in India and include these beautiful blossoms in your garden!

Growing Phlox Flower in India is not that difficult if you know the right tips and tricks. Let’s have a look at all the information!

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Phlox Flowers

These perennials act as a beautiful natural backdrop with their delicate star-shaped white, pink, red, purple, or blue flowers that bloom in summer.

They have evergreen to semi-evergreen needle-like foliage and usually spread 2-4 feet and grow up to 1-3 feet tall. These flowers also attract beautiful birds and butterflies and make your garden even more attractive.

Botanical Name: Phlox paniculate

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Propagating Phlox Flowers in India

Propagating phlox is easiest from seeds. Get good quality ones from a nursery and sow them in the garden from August to September. To save time, you also have an option to buy a well-grown plant from a local nursery.

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Requirements for Growing Phlox Flowers in India

Sunlight / Location

Although phlox flowers grow perfectly in full and direct sunlight, they can also survive well in a bit of shade. For best blooms, it would be great if the plant gets a minimum of 5-6 hours of direct sun daily.

Soil

Phlox grows well in moist, loamy & well-draining soil amended with vermicompost and plenty of organic matter. If you are using garden soil, add coco peat and cow dung manure to it.

Watering

These beautiful flowers are not drought tolerant. Ideally, the flowering plant should get a good shower of about an inch per 4-5 days during its blooming and growing season. Avoid wetting the leaves to avoid fungal issues.

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Taking Care of Phlox

Pruning

These flowering plants do not require intense or regular pruning in most cases. However, if you want to delay blooming and get bushier plants with more flower heads, cutting the stems by one-third to one-half in the early summer will greatly help.

Eliminate and shed away damaged stems, flowers, and leaves from time to time. Pinch back and take care of the growing tip of the remaining branches. It will result in large clusters of flowers.

Fertilization

Feed the plant using a balanced liquid fertilizer, diluted to 1/2 of its strength, once in 4-5 weeks. Do refer to the label for dosage and instructions.

Pests and Diseases

Be careful of aphids, beetles, caterpillars, spider mites, and whiteflies. Knock them off using a strong jet of water or use an insecticidal soap. To keep potential diseases at bay, avoid overwatering the plant.

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