Phlox is so versatile that it can find a place in almost every garden. You can find the phlox as an annual or perennial, tall or as a creeping groundcover. The choice is definitely not easy.
The various phlox varieties differ in their colours, their life expectancy and their height
Perennial phlox
Among the perennial varieties of phlox you will find both perennial phlox and groundcover varieties. What they all have in common is that they are hardy. Some varieties need more protection from the sun than from the cold during this period. Perennial phlox can be easily propagated by division.
Annual phlox
There are numerous variants of the annual phlox, also known as summer phlox. They usually do not grow as tall as the perennial perennial phlox and, unlike this, are of course not hardy. You will find a particularly large selection of flower colors and shapes for the annual phlox, such as star-shaped or multicolored flowers.
perennial phlox
The big-leaf phlox (Phlox amplifolia) is one of the more robust varieties. It tolerates both heat and partial shade and even copes well with a longer dry period. Particularly noteworthy is its good resistance to powdery mildew, grayling and other diseases[. Depending on the variety, it can reach a size of up to 1.70 meters and flowers for a particularly long time.
Phlox as ground cover
The varieties carpet phlox (Phlox subulata) and cushion phlox (Phlox douglaasi) are suitable as ground cover. They are not only suitable for rock gardens and bed edges, but also for grave planting due to their low growth. The soil should be suitable for these varieties rather sandy and well-drained They bloom around May and June.
The wandering phlox (Phlox stolonifera) does not grow very large either, reaching a height of up to 30 cm. It tolerates light shade and moist soil best. If it is too shady, it will not bloom extensively. Phlox stolonifera spreads relatively quickly through runners. It flowers from April to June.
tips and tricks
Plant the species that best suit your garden, there is a wide range on offer. With the right choice, you can look forward to flowering phlox all summer long.