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increasing bloom on phlox stoloniferia
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Posted by idabean 5 (My Page) on Sun, Sep 18, 05 at 21:13
| I've been disappointed in the blooms on my phlox stoloniferia. I have different varieties, but can't remember the names of the longest estabished ones that are pale blue. They've been on my part shade, moist hillside garden. I amend the soil each spring by topdressing with compost, and scratching in either 10-10-10 or 5-10-5. However, these bloom so relatively early in the season that I wonder whether what it needs is early boost with a soluable fertilizer esp. for blooms.
These plants have been established for at least 8 years. They do not need division. They are stingy with blooms.
Advice?
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RE: increasing bloom on phlox stoloniferia
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| Mine bloom much better with sun, and, in fact, become a sheet of solid color for a very short period. The only two sorts I have a 'Bruce's White' and the medium blue-purple 'Blue Ridge'. |
RE: increasing bloom on phlox stoloniferia
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| Bogturtle is probably right about the amount of sun being the problem. |
RE: increasing bloom on phlox stoloniferia
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| ok, but it sure seems I've seen them blooming in woodland gardens, with not much more light than mine. I don't doubt you, but maybe higher, dappled shade is needed. Thanks |
RE: increasing bloom on phlox stoloniferia
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| I do not try this, but people who have the energy or can hire someone, trim the bottom limbs so there is only a high canopy. This seems to encourage shade tolerant plants. I know some people grow Phlox divaricata(or some such spelling) and get solid sheets of bloom in high shade. Have seen some really beautiful pictures on the forums. I have not succeeded with this plant. I just suspect my soil is too acid, sandy and well drained. But it may be, as well, that I have only tried single purchases that get overwhelmed by plants that are presently thriving here. |
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