Heralding from the word Flare, Phlox – a group of flowering plants with striking flowers, adorns gardens from across the world with its vibrant flowers. These flowers, so enchanting are typical for India and look terrific in the spring and summer. It is now the time to take a closer look at this copyright free phlox guide focusing on blooming season, varieties and tips. Here we explore about phlox flower season in India.
The Phlox Season in India
Phlox flower season in India is generally from February up to June. But the time can differ up to several days depending on the certain sort of the variety and the climate. Flowering is also determined by external conditions like temperature, light and /or dryness of the soil.
While choosing the phlox variety for the Indian climate and conditions, the following varieties are available.
- Phlox Drummondii: This particular annual is much admired in the gardens of India. It is an herbaceous perennial that blooms throughout summer and produces clusters of flowers that are pink, white, red and purple.
- Phlox Paniculata: This species is referred to as garden phlox and is grown for its stately panicles of scented flowers. It is grown in different colors including white, pink, red, purple and in a bi-color series.
Caring for Phlox in India
The phlox grows in the places that have well-draining soils and lots of sunshine. Here are some tips for caring for phlox in India:
- Planting: Phlox should be planted either as seedlings or seeds in cool months to maximize blooming.
- Watering: Buke often especially when it is dry. The two principal steps to be avoided are giving your plants too much water because this can cause root rot.
- Sunlight: Phlox needs full sun to partial shade for growth because it is native to meadows and hillsides. Make sure it is exposed to at least 6- 8 hours of sunlight each day.
- Fertilizing: Fertilize regularly with a liquid fertilizer that is balanced during the active growing season using 2-3 week intervals.
- Deadheading: Dead flowers should be trimmed off to ensure persistence in flowering.
- Pest and Disease Control: For plants monitor for insects that feed on plant leaves like aphids while for diseases look at diseases like powdery mildew. Treat immediately with suitable insecticides or fungicides.
Enjoying the Phlox Bloom
In addition to the ornamental value, phlox flowers bring beauty of life such as butterflies and bees into your garden. For proper appreciation of the beauty of phlox, I would recommend that the flowers are planted in masses or in a mixed borders. It can also be propagated in pots and are ideal for growing either on the balcony or patios.
With the onset of phlox flower season in India, be sure to get the most out of this brilliant and fragrant blossoming plant. If you are new to gardening or have been doing it for a number of years, phlox is one of the best plants that you will ever come across that will make your garden look even more classy.
