Phlox are perennials and a favorite choice—from ground cover blooming in early spring to the tall phlox blooming in mid- to late summer. Learn more about how to grow and care for your phlox.
These plants sport many star-shaped, colorful flowers when in bloom. Because there are so many varieties and types (many of which are native to North America), you can find a phlox for almost any garden. Truly, their versatility can’t be overstated.
- Low-growing phlox work great as a ground cover.
- Tall phlox are excellent as a colorful backdrop.
- Medium-height varieties can fill in any gaps.
Plus, they’re low maintenance and have a lovely fragrance.
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In the spring do you cut back
In the spring do you cut back the dead creeping phlox to Allow regrowth
phlox
You never say what fertilizer, since we have low blooming, or creeping phlox. Is full sun preferred, or can thy have some shade??? In Western Pennsylvania. Our first attempt. THNX...
Hybrid phlox disease
Hi There,
I have tall, white garden phlox which starts out in the early spring growing and developing nicely. Now, as we enter mid May, the new growth appears stunted, leaves start to roll inward and takes on a light green appearance. Last year the same thing, and so it seems to carry over. No signs of insects, mildew, great drainage, and not overwatering. It also appears my Monarda is Taking on the same disease characteristics. This one has me stumped. Help! Thank you!
Garden phlox
To whom it may concern,
I have two questions my first Questions.....Can I plant Garden Phlox in a pot(Large).Have them bloom in the pot during the summer.Cut down in the fall. Store them in the garage over the winter. Then bring them out, after frost has left in the spring, then have them for the summer in the pots?.......Second question....How and when do I prune/de-bloom the buds, after they bloom the first time, so they can bloom again, during that season.
Thanks for your help.
Phlox Questions
1. Can You Grow Phlox in Pots? Yes, you can grow phlox in a large pot, keeping it outside in spring and summer and in an unheated garage or shed in the winter. You’ll just want to make sure that the potting soil doesn’t dry out entirely at any time; while in winter storage, keep it lightly moist but not as much as you would in spring/summer, while the plants are actively growing.
2. How Do You Deadhead Phlox? By using a technique called deadheading, phlox can be encouraged to keep producing flowers. Deadheading simply involves snipping off the top cluster of flowers that have finished blooming, while leaving any lower flower buds alone. These lower buds will appear just above the leaves. When making the cut, leave about half an inch of stem above the highest buds.
Creeping phlox
Mine had just gotten to the point of spilling over my wall, winter came and a snow plow took out my wall and ripped up one of my plants. I have another that is cascading down the garden can I take some of that and plant it up by the wall that has been rebuilt, or do I start over with a new plant?
Transplanting Phlox
Phlox transplants quite well, so if you can take a chunk of the existing plant that has some roots on it, you shouldn’t have any trouble getting it to grow on top of the wall!
tall phlox
does every blossom produce a seed / i'll only found a few seeds that are about 1/8 " dia. / is divide-separate 2-3 yrs the only way to expand the bed / thanks
Phlox - Thrift
When I was young we had what was called Thrift, it was a beautiful ground cover and is very common in N. Ga. is this the same as Phlox? I tried to move it from my mom's house to mine, but it died. Just wondering if this is the same plant? Thanks
Phlox
I have several large beds of talk phlox. I don't know where they came from, but they self seed every year. So every year I have larger and larger plots of phlox. This is a minimal care plant. I live in northern Nevada. I've given these plants to everyone with the caution that they spread easily. The flowers stay for a long time and are pretty. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbird moths love these. It's fun to watch the moths. Usually in the early evening after dusk. I do cut it down in the spring, so it's not so messy looking. Doesn't require a lot of water.
Phlox
I have grown phlox before in Wisconsin but now I am in South Carolina and every time that I purchase phlox, the flower petals immediately begin to fall off. I know not to water the flower or foliage but try to just water the soil underneath. I am not sure whether I am overwatering, as it gets very hot here in South Carolina.
Transplant Shock
Assuming you are transplanting them from their nursery pots to a container or the soil, there is a phenomenon called “transplant shock,” which may occur shortly after you transplant a plant into a new environment, especially if the new environment has very different conditions (more light, more heat, less water, etc.). The plant may drop its flowers or some of its leaves in order to prioritize producing new roots. It sounds like this is what’s happening with yours, made worse by the heat of summer. After it is planted and settles in, the phlox should produce new flowers. Do yours?
Alternatively, it could be that the phlox is not used to so much sun and heat. It may have lived a more sheltered life in the nursery, so perhaps try keeping it in partial sun for a week or so when you first bring it home, then move it into full sun.
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I Havre standing phlox that have turned Brown what should I do
tall hardy phox
WHY don't you say how deep to plant tall hardy phlox??
Planting Phlox
Seeds or transplants? Plant seeds 1 inch deep and plant transplants no deeper than they are already planted in their pots.
Creeping flock
May 17 I live in WV is it too late to plant creeping flock this year... and when is best time to plant
when to plant?
Spring is the best time to plant creeping phlox, so now would be fine. We’re about a month from summer, officially, so this should give it time to become acclimated.
Trimming phlox
I also would like to know if I can control the height of phlox by trimming it a few times in May and early June. I live in NJ
pruning phlox
Phlox is pruned back AFTER spring blooming season to help maintain the form you prefer. This is generally late May (after flowering).You want to make sure there are no buds left to open before you begin this process. Using garden shears, cut back the plant by a third or half. Do this annual after each spring blooming season and you’ll get back on track.
Tall Phlox
I live in the Shenandoah Valley. My phlox gets 5 feet tall. Right now (4/18/18j it is around 6 to 8 inches. Can I cut them back to try and decrease the height?
Tall Phlox
We're in the Northeast. It's late May and phlox is already about 27-30 inches high no buds yet . Last year they got too tall. Should we cut back now to contain them.flowers were lovely but the height was unattractive.
Did not cut back
I live in Ohio, it is mid-April, I never cut my Garden Phlox back. I see tiny buds on the plant...should I just leave it since it is already budding or should I cut it back?
Thank you!
cutting back phlox
Cut back phlox after bloom. Make sure all buds have bloomed. Generally, the time to cut back is late May (after bloom) to mid-August.
Creeping Flock
I live in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. When can I plant Creeping Flock?
When to Plant Creeping Phlox
Hi Jeremy,
Depending on the type, you would plant spring-blooming phlox in the fall and fall-blooming phlox in the spring. Plant fall-blooming phlox in your region in the spring at least after the last frost of the season. We hope this helps!
Very Tall Phlox
Greetings!
I have 4 very tall plants growing in my garden. I planted some phlox last year and this 4 or 5 of the plants are at least 10 ft. tall. These plants have not bloomed yet, but look like the other phlox plants that have grown to about 4-5 ft tall. I don't remember plantings these tall plants. Do phlox get to 10 ft? I've been gardening for many years and have never seen phlox close to this tall. Thanks!
Pink & white Phlox
The Phlox I have is pink and white(Phlox paniculata ). It is quite tall--3.5- 4 feet. I just bought a pound of seed on line and plan on starting lots of new Phlox plots. The deer are not at all interested in it, so that is a plus! The plants have been coming back every year for many years; I just love em! I am careful to gather the seeds before the birds get them-- I buy plenty of seed for the birds all winter long.
I have moved them around and they seem hardy, requiring little or no care.
tall phlox
Apparently there are some pretty tall phlox varieties: Border phlox Phlox paniculata “David” is one; Mile High Pink Phlox is another; Caspian, Hesperis, Kirmeslandler, Old Cellarhole, Robert Poore, Russian Violet are others. Heights of these mention range from suggested 5 feet to about 6 feet. It may be that you have perfect conditions that inspire yours to reach even higher! As for how they got into your garden…an animal or bird may have transported the seed but it’s impossible to know for certain.
garden phlox
I'm wondering if I can plant these just alone in a separate spot ...will they grow into like a bush?
Phlox in bunches
You should be able to achieve that effect, if the conditions—soil, sun, and water—are appropriate. Take note of the variety, ask questions about height, and you will not be disappointed. There are many varieties from which to choose (“ground cover” will not give you the desired effect).
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