Awesome Flame (Phlox subulata)
category : perennials
position : sun
height : up to 10-15 cm
frost resistance : up to -20 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly acidic
preferences soil : fertile, well-drained, sandy or gravel
watering : little
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : pink, white, purple, red
shape : creepy, cushioned
period flowering : May-June
seeding : spring, autumn
reproduction:sowing, apical cuttings, division of clumps
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : flower beds, rockeries, walls, balconies, terraces
pace of growth : fast
Flame Awl - silhouette
The Szydlasty flame looks most beautiful from May to June, when it creates drooping flower cascades. Its tiny flowers shimmer in shades of red, pink, purple and blue.The flame's homeland is the eastern parts of the United States.It grows there on non-cariogenic land, wastelands, and outskirts of forests.
Awesome flame - developmental features
Perennial creates dense pillows or carpets 10-15 cm thick. Its leaves are narrow, almost coniferous.
Stand for the sign flame
Perennials are not terrible during periods of drought. The flame thrives on permeable, sandy or gravel, mineral soils. Only in full sun do plants thrive.They do not tolerate wetlands.
Propagation of the octopus
Flame varieties are propagated either by division after flowering or by apical cuttings taken at the end of summer.They are planted in spring or autumn.
Awning flame - care
The cushions are protected against the winter sun with a lining of spruce twigs.Plants are recommended to be trimmed after flowering - this will make them he althier, keep a compact habit, develop new, strong shoots covered with thick foliage.Sometimes they bloom again.
Awning flame - application
The awning flame is perfect for edging stone paths
and terraces. It is also suitable for greening roofs and dry walls.Planted on the crown of the wall, it creates spectacular, low-sloping, evergreen cascades.The flame can also be planted on slopes. Looks great adjacent to the Iberis garment, Aubrieta's horse, Veronica speedwell and Iris iris.
Tip
By cutting the shoots, we stimulate the flame of the awl to produce new, he althy shoots.
