How to Transplant Phlox
Garden phlox is a perennial plant native to the eastern United States that can grow 3 feet tall. Phlox flowers come in a wide variety of colors, including lavender, purple and shades of pink. Transplanting phlox should be done in early spring or early fall. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Potted phlox
- Trowel
- Compost (yard waste, aged manure or peat moss)
- Fertilizer (starter and organic)
- Hose
- Mulch (chipped leaves, pine needles or marsh hay)
Instructions
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Select a site that receives full sun, or at least six hours of sun each day. In hot climates, phlox should have a period of partial shade. Avoid planting phlox plants near hedges, large trees, shrubs and walls.
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Mix compost and starter fertilizer into the soil before planting, especially if the soil is sandy. Transplant phlox into your garden after the last frost in the spring. Set the plants 1 1/2 inches deep and 8 inches apart. The soil should be well-drained, rich and slightly alkaline.
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Water garden phlox regularly to make sure the soil doesn't get too dry. Dry, hot soil attracts spider mites, which can cause the leaves to wither and die back. Water more often in hot weather to avoid this problem.
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Apply a thick layer of mulch around the phlox plants to keep the soil cool and to conserve water. Mulching also reduces weed growth.
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