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Phlox Tatiana is one of the most beautifully blooming paniculate phloxes. Flowers have long been the favorites of Russian flower growers. The plant is characterized by high immunity to diseases, practically does not suffer from insect damage and is very resistant to frost. The profuse bloom of paniculate phlox with pink flowers will add a delicate charm to any garden.
The plant is highly resistant to adverse weather conditions
Description of the phlox variety Tatiana
Variety "Tatiana" is a flowering ornamental perennial plant that belongs to the Sinyukhovy family. The frost-resistant variety "Tatiana" perfectly tolerates winter in mid-latitudes, where sometimes there are especially cold winters. Moreover, the thicker the snow layer, the easier the bushes will survive the winter. Photophilous phlox prefers open and lighted areas, however, grows well in the shade. But in this case, abundant flowering is difficult to achieve.
The shrub grows no more than 1 meter in height; phlox plants are quite compact plants for garden plots. Due to erect shoots, they are not very scattered on the sides. On the shoots, elongated oval leaves of a dark green color are located in pairs.
Flowering features
Variety "Tatiana" belongs to the paniculate phlox species and begins to bloom in the middle of summer, usually in July. Flowering continues until the first days of September. By this time, all the buds have faded and in their place fruits are formed in the form of bolls, inside which seeds ripen.
Large inflorescences have a spherical shape and are located at the very top of the shoots. Each inflorescence contains from 5 to 10 flowers with a diameter of 5 centimeters. Each bud of the Tatiana variety has 5 pale pink petals, which have only one row.
Phlox prefers partial shade and grows well under the crown of trees
Application in design
Paniculate phloxes are popular not only in Russia, but all over the world. They are used to decorate public park flower beds. In Great Britain, owners of private houses love to decorate their gardens with these flowers, and in the Netherlands they are planted along with gladioli.
Flowering plants with which "Tatiana" will look beautiful:
- astilbe;
- marigold;
- vervain;
- heleniums;
- buzulniks;
- monards.
Among the decorative deciduous plants that are suitable for the "neighborhood" with the panicle "Tatiana" can be distinguished:
- loosestrife;
- oregano;
- badan;
- white forest tobacco;
- feverweed;
- barnyard (perennial);
- Mexican mint.
You should not plant paniculate phlox next to massive trees, they look better against the background of spreading shrubs with a lush crown. The only trees that look very beautiful with Tatiana are conifers, the darker their needles, the more decorative and laconic the garden looks.
Reproduction methods
Panicled phlox is propagated in three ways:
- dividing the bush;
- seeds;
- layering.
The first method is most often used in home floriculture, the other two are used very rarely.
To propagate the "Tatiana" bush by dividing the parent adult bush, it is necessary to dig it out without injuring the root system. With a sharp and thin knife, separate the side parts of the bush together with the rhizome. Places of cuts must be treated with a solution of potassium permanganate or sprinkled with activated carbon.
It is easy to propagate phlox by layering, but the procedure can be delayed for a long time. Lateral shoots are covered with earth and watered abundantly, now you need to wait for their rooting. Only when they give firm roots can they be detached from the main bush and transplanted elsewhere.
In autumn, the seeds of paniculate phlox are collected and in early spring they are planted in a box with a nutritious moist substrate. Cover with foil from above and put on a lighted windowsill. When the first leaves appear, the seedlings dive in separate pots.
Landing rules
Paniculate "Tatiana" loves a lot of light, so the site should be well lit. However, in order not to burn the leaf plates of the bush in summer, in especially hot and dry periods, you can choose a slightly shaded place. Moreover, paniculate phlox tolerates shade well.
The big advantage of the plant is that it can be planted both in the spring and in the fall. Before planting seedlings in open ground, it is necessary to carefully examine them for mechanical damage and diseases.
The plant is not particularly demanding on the quality of the soil, but it is better to plant it on loamy soil.
Stages of planting paniculate phlox "Tatiana":
- Dig up the area and add humus to it.
- Dig holes with a diameter and depth of 30 centimeters.
- Prepare the substrate by mixing fertile soil, compost and river sand.
- Pour a small layer of the substrate into the holes and place the seedlings in them.
- Fill around with the remaining earthen mixture, do not tamp too much.
- Drizzle with soft, lukewarm water.
Planted in the right place "Tatiana" can grow there without replanting for almost 10 years, however, it is better to change the place of phlox every 5 years.
Follow-up care
The paniculata variety is especially demanding for watering, they should be carried out often and abundantly. It is recommended that the watering procedure be carried out in the morning before sunrise at the zenith or in the evening, closer to sunset. For every 1 sq. meter must be poured about 2 buckets of quality, without various impurities, water.
Phlox "Tatiana" is a moisture-loving flower, its watering should be abundant and regular
When the water is absorbed into the soil, you need to loosen it to a depth of 3-5 centimeters. Such a procedure will not allow moisture to stagnate in the soil, which will protect against rot, fungi and mold.
Another way to keep water in the ground and not harm phlox is to mulch it. Peat, sawdust or dry foliage can be used as mulch. Small pebbles look good on flower beds and flower beds.
Panicled phlox "Tatiana" is fed once every 3 weeks. For this, mineral fertilizers are used, which are best purchased ready-made in a complex form in special stores. In the spring, nitrogen-containing fertilizers are needed, which contribute to the growth of green mass. With the onset of flowering, the bush is fed with phosphorus-potassium preparations.
Preparing for winter
The most recent autumn top dressing should include both mineral fertilizers and organic matter: rotted manure, humus, compost. It is advisable to carry it out with liquid fertilizers so that all nutrients are well saturated into the ground closer to the root system.
In the active season, the paniculate phlox "Tatiana" does not need pinching and trimming. However, before leaving for the winter, phloxes need to be cut off. All shoots are removed, leaving 3 centimeters of stems above ground level. The remaining segments, together with the soil, are carefully treated with fungicides or copper sulfate.
In the southern and some central regions, this variety may not be covered for the winter. It is enough just to completely cover the bush with mulch, and sprinkle the earth on top. In northern latitudes, the plant is covered with spruce branches or spunbond.
Pests and diseases
Panicled phlox "Tatiana" is distinguished by its high resistance to pests and diseases. Rarely, the bush is affected by mealybugs, which provoke the appearance of powdery mildew.First, white round insects settle on the leaves, which secrete a whitish liquid. Stems and leaf plates begin to be covered with bloom, they soon turn black and fall off.
Another disease that can harm paniculate phlox is variegation. It affects the flowers of the bush, they begin to change color to a brown tint.
Rust disease has similar characteristics, but affects the leaf plates of the phlox "Tatiana". Locally, they begin to dry out.
Nematodes not only destroy the bush, feeding on its juicy parts, but also carry infections. The leaves turn yellow, begin to curl and stop growing. If the bush is not treated, then the foliage begins to fall off.
Rust of leaves strongly spoils the decorative appearance of the plant and stops its flowering.
Conclusion
Tatiana's paniculate phlox is able to give garden plots a pleasant looking look thanks to its delicate crimson flowers. Despite its fragile appearance, the variety is not capricious in its care and is able to withstand severe frosts. And in order to diversify your site and dilute it with bright colors, you can plant different varieties of paniculate phlox.
