Varieties of paniculate phlox are the best species of long-flowering and vibrant plants
Among the huge variety of phloxes, one of the most numerous groups is paniculate phlox. Varieties of paniculate phlox are striking in their varied colors. In addition, they are also famous for their long and lush flowering. Today we want to introduce you to some of their most popular representatives. But for a start, it will be interesting to know in more detail what is so special about these phloxes.
What are paniculate phlox
Paniculate phlox is one of the most beautiful plant species. A characteristic feature of the varieties of the group are strong, strong stems, which woody by autumn. They grow straight and form a well-shaped bush. Most varieties have an average height of 70-100 cm, although there are also compact species with a growth of 35 cm. Phlox thrive both in the sun and in partial shade. Moreover, the height of the bush in most species of paniculate phlox directly depends on the light intensity.
In the sun, the plants will be lower, and the buds will be smaller. But if you shade the bushes for a couple of hours on a hot afternoon, they will be higher. Some varieties of paniculate phlox grow up to 1.5 m in height. The fibrous root system tolerates wintering in open ground, but the aboveground part dies off. Every year, the rhizome grows not only in width. It also rises slightly above the soil level.
In order for the bush to develop and bloom normally, it is necessary to add soil every spring. It will close the young roots that are formed on the new shoot at the point of origin from the old rhizome.
Such phlox bloom for a long time, from the beginning of summer until the first autumn frosts. The color of the flowers can be either one-color or two-color. It is noteworthy that they are not revealed immediately. The maximum disclosure of the inflorescence begins from the second week of flowering.
There is no yellow color in the color of paniculate phlox. The color palette of the species is presented in white, pink, red, blue and purple tones with different shades.
Phlox lovers can get acquainted with different varieties in private gardens of flower growers-collectors of these plants. One of such treasured places is the garden of Lyudmila Fedotova, whose phloxes amaze with their diversity. Most of them are paniculate species.
Varieties of paniculate phlox: a small selection of flowers with a chic color
Paniculate species have many varieties of warm colors. Red and pink inflorescences are very beautiful, but now we are not talking about them. Cold tones, from blue to violet, acquire a special mystery in phlox. White inflorescences are no less beautiful, especially with contrasting blotches.
Among them I would like to note the following varieties:
- Othello;
- Robert;
- Burgundy giant;
- Miroslav;
- Fiona;
- Igor Severyanin;
- Yoke;
- Everybody;
- Breath of the Arctic;
- Marble;
- Divay;
- Fatima;
- Lilac Robe;
- Marshmallow;
- Snow White;
- Alyonushka;
- Europe;
- Atlant;
- Lavandelwalk;
- Lyubasha;
- Fliderantian.
In the photo of the Orange Giant phlox, you can see that its flowers are pink-orange.A small crimson ring is barely noticeable in the center. Phlox quickly grows in volume, turning into a sprawling dense bush.
The brightness of colors is not lost and does not fade under the sun's rays.
Phlox Othello
The shrub grows up to a maximum of 90 cm in height, straight stems keep their shape well. In the second half of summer, bright flowers bloom at the tops. You can admire them until the end of summer. The inflorescences are colored lilac, while the petals themselves are darker than the middle. Light longitudinal stripes are barely visible along the petals. The resistance of the variety to diseases, especially fungal, is average.
Othello is often referred to as a blue phlox variety, as it has the ability to change color. In the evening, after sunset, its inflorescences darken and turn blue.
Phlox Roberta
Despite the fact that the bush grows up to a maximum of 50 cm in height, it has powerful stems. Bright green oval leaves are located along the entire length of the shoot. Roberta can grow in the sun, but blooms better in partial shade. Her flowers are medium in size, no more than 3 cm in diameter. But there are a lot of them and all together form a lush conical inflorescence. This is one of the brightest phlox: the color of the buds is rich purple, but in the center they are slightly lighter.
Although the variety is considered to be medium flowering, its flowering is profuse and long lasting. The first buds bloom in July and the last ones bloom in September.
Phlox Burgundy Giant
A tall variety that lives up to its name. The bushes are very powerful, from 1.1 m to 1.5 m in height, with a large number of densely leafy straight shoots. They grow and reproduce very quickly. Bloom in July, not very large, but dense inflorescences, slightly elongated. The flowers are beautiful, with velvety monochromatic purple petals. It is one of the darkest phlox varieties.
The variety has good resistance to weather changes and does not fade.
Phlox Miroslav
A bush up to 85 cm high blooms in mid-summer. Inflorescences are oval, elongated. The flowers are round, pale lilac, with a white center, decorated in the form of an asterisk. The petals seem to go over each other. It winters well even without additional shelter.
Phlox Fiona
A bush up to 70 cm high blooms in July. This lilac phlox is very cute with delicate coloration. In the center of the flowers there is a purple ring, and on the petals there are light purple shadows. The inflorescence is rounded, slightly elongated. Sometimes the bush blooms a second time closer to autumn.
In the photo of Fiona's phlox, it can be seen that the lilac color becomes deeper and turns into blue. This happens when it is cloudy outside and little sun, as well as in the evening.
Phlox Igor Severyanin
Even a photo of a phlox Igor Severyanin cannot convey how original and bright its color is. Quite large, up to 3.7 cm in diameter, the flowers are painted in a rich purple-violet color. In the center of the flower there is a large white star, about which light rays diverge along the petals. Phlox blooms in July, the inflorescences are large, lush, rounded. The plant does not exceed 70 cm in height, but quickly grows a wide bush.
Phlox Coquette
A beautiful shrub with strong, straight stems grows up to a maximum of 80 cm in height. In July, large, elongated and very dense inflorescences bloom on it. Each flower has a diameter of up to 4 cm, painted lilac with a white center. The petals are wavy, lacy, which gives the phlox a special charm.
The variety tolerates cold winters well.
Phlox Vsemil
One of the new varieties obtained in 2013 by Russian breeders. The bush grows up to almost 1 m in height. Inflorescences are very lush, with large pale pink flowers of cold tones. In the photo of Vsemil phlox, you can see that there is a white star in the center of the flowers. They bloom in early summer.
Phlox Arctic Breath
A short bush (maximum 60 cm) fascinates with the mysterious color of the inflorescences. The main part of the petal is crystal white, but the edges are surrounded by a wide purple border.The same color is the ring in the middle of the petal. The flowers themselves are medium in size, collected in a rounded inflorescence. Blossom in the middle of summer.
Phlox Marble
The bush is medium in size, but with large flowers of the original color. They are light purple and have a large white star in the center. The highlight of the variety is the shading on the petals with a darker shade. Thanks to this design, they really look like marble. The petals themselves are widely spaced, with gaps between them. Phlox blooms in July, and the leaves have a bluish tint.
In the evening, the flowers become blue, which is why the color of such phloxes is considered blue.
Early bloom in July asters, gazania, gladioli.
Phlox Divay
Medium-sized variety with large flowers and beautiful coloration. The height of the bush is a maximum of 85 cm, it grows rapidly in breadth. Blooms in July with lush oval inflorescences. The flowers are saturated lilac with a slight purple tint. In the center is a small purple ring. Around it, the petals are lighter, which creates a glowing effect.
In the evening and when the sun is hidden behind clouds, the flowers turn bright blue.
Inflorescences of phlox Divy look like fluffy inflorescences blooming in early spring lilac.
Phlox Fatima
A bush of medium height, only 70 cm, grows with dense stems, does not fall apart. Blooms in July with rounded conical inflorescences. Although they are large, they are slightly sparse. The flowers are painted in dark tones, combining purple and purple. If you look closely at the photo of Fatima phlox, the petals at the base and in the middle are, as it were, highlighted around a thin cherry ring.
The variety winters well, but is unstable against fungal diseases.
Phlox Lilac Robe
The bush up to 90 cm in height keeps its shape well. Does not fall apart, grows quickly. Blooms in July with large and lush inflorescences. The flowers are painted in an even lilac color, without other shades and blotches. The only thing is that they brighten in the sun.
Phlox Marshmallow
The bush of paniculate phlox Zephyr grows up to 70 cm in height, its shoots are strong and even. Rounded dense inflorescences of delicate white color, but with a pale purple center. Fuzzy pinkish rays radiate from it along the petals. The flowers themselves are large, more than 4 cm in diameter. They bloom in the middle of summer and bloom until the end of August. The variety is moisture and drought tolerant.
When grown in a sunny place, the flowers fade and turn white.
Phlox Snow White
The color of the buds is very original, they bloom in the middle of summer. Despite the fact that the opened flowers are virgin white, the tube is pink. This gives the petals a subtle pink tint. But when closed, the buds are purple-brown. Together, they form a large and lush inflorescence in the shape of a pyramid. Bushes grow up to 80 cm in height. The stems, although strong, are decorated with dense foliage, but slightly droop under the weight of the inflorescences.
Phlox Alyonushka
It grows in the form of a slender bush up to 80 cm high. The stems are strong, but there is not a lot of foliage on them. The variety is easily recognized by its color and large, lush inflorescences that bloom in July. They have a round-conical shape, but the flowers resemble a wheel. The petals are milky white, however, a crimson spot with a pronounced outline is visible in the center. The pink color does not extend to the petals, but they themselves are dense and slightly wavy. But the tube is painted lilac.
The variety is characterized by slow growth and high winter hardiness.
Phlox Europe
A powerful shrub with straight stems grows up to 90 cm in height. Shoots are densely covered with dark green foliage. On their tops in July, large pyramid-shaped inflorescences bloom. The flowers are also quite large, up to 4 cm in diameter, white with a pink ring.
Phlox Europe, the photo of which is above, is similar in color to Alenushka. You can distinguish them by the ringlet and the shape of the inflorescences. In the second, the core of the flower is darker, and the inflorescences are more rounded.In addition, Europe grows faster and taller, multiplies easier, and has more foliage on the stems.
Phlox Atlant
As you can see in the photo, the Atlant phlox has a large, lush inflorescence that opens in mid-summer. It fully justifies its name: the flowers are very large, up to 5 cm in diameter. Painted white, but with a purple ring and a slight lilac tint on the petals. The bush itself is also quite tall and powerful - up to 1.1 m in height, with strong shoots.
Phlox Lavendelwolke
One of the tallest varieties. The height of the bush can reach 170 cm, although most often there are plants about 120 cm tall. The shoots are powerful, slightly spread their arms under the weight of the inflorescences, but they do not need a garter. They are very large and lush, in the shape of a cone or pyramid. The flowers are also large, up to 4.2 cm in diameter. Blooming in July, they attract the eye with a delicate pale lilac color. In the center of the flower, looking closely, you can see a pale purple star.
Lavendewolke rarely gets sick and winters well.
Phlox Lyubasha
A low bush (on average 60 cm) keeps its shape well. In mid-July, lush, ball-shaped inflorescences bloom on the tops of the stems. The color is delicate, bluish-violet. There is a blurry white spot in the center of the flower.
In the sun, the phlox appears blue and fades a little. In hot summer, the flowers are almost white.
Phlox Fliderantian
One of the tall varieties with small flowers. With a bush height of 120 cm, the diameter of the flowers is no more than 2 cm. Despite such dimensions, the bush itself is strong, the shoots do not fall apart. Blooms in July with inflorescences reminiscent of lilac or hyacinth. The flowers are delicate lilac-blue in color and have a long purple tube. The petals are slightly curved.
The flowers emit a delicate aroma, and in the evening they acquire a steel shade.
As you can see, varieties of paniculate phlox with a "cold" color are amazingly beautiful. And light warm pink notes on a white background only emphasize their charm. Plant a couple of these wonderful perennials in your flower bed and enjoy their lush bloom.