Simply place more soil into the hole and water the plant until it is completely surrounded by soil.įinally, cut off any blossoms that the phlox may have to divert energy down into the plant's root system. Fill the hole with soil before watering in the transplant while watering you may notice that the plant needs more soil. Next, place the phlox plant in its hole taking care to spread out the roots. Return to the area where you plan on transplanting the phlox if necessary, deepen the hole so that it is just a bit deeper than the original root depth. Step 4: Transplant the Phlox or Phlox Divisions This elimination simply frees up space for the plant to send off new and healthier roots. It is not a bad idea to eliminate about one third of each of the plant's root mass. Unhealthy roots are identified by their slimy or soggy appearance and texture as well as a deep yellow and brown color. Once divided you can use a sharp pruning tool to trim back the roots and eradicate any unhealthy roots. Use a sharp tool to cut the phlox into separate divisions, taking care to maintain a large root system for each of the divisions. Once the root system is exposed, you may choose to divide the phlox plant into several separate entities.
Step 3: Trim Unhealthy Roots and Divide the Plant Try to expose as much of the root system that you can without damaging the roots. Once the roots are exposed, you can use your hands or a hose to loosen the soil that has invariably become entwined and caked onto the roots of the plant. Use the tip of your shovel to completely uproot your phlox plant. It is not a bad idea to dig deeper than you think you have to, so you don’t have to dig deeper later. Use a strong shovel to clear a large trench around the roots of the phlox plant dig deep enough into the soil to ensure that you can lift the roots out of the ground. This is true for all varieties except for creeping Phlox which is best divided and transplanted before or after bloom.
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Phlox can be divided anytime during spring or summer even if the plant is in full bloom. Step 2: Uproot and Clear the Roots of the Phlox Ideally, plant your phlox under the direct sun: it will give you the best blooms. It produces masses of colorful and fragrant star-shaped flowers that will attract plenty of beneficial pollinators to your garden, including hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. It should be at least 2 feet wide and 1 foot deep you may deepen or widen the hole after you see the root system of the transplanted Phlox. Under optimal growing environments, this plant blooms in late spring to early summer.
When you have determined where you want to plant your divided Phlox, dig a large hole into the ground. In addition, it is important to consider the amount of water and sunlight that is available in that area of your yard. Choose a site that is appropriate for sustaining a Phlox make sure that the soil is healthy and well drained. Before you begin dividing your existing Phlox, it is important to prepare the site where the divided plant will be placed in the ground.
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