Tall phlox
 

Does anyone know the best soil ph level for growing tall purple phlox in my
garden?

Dan

ksman wrote:
Does anyone know the best soil ph level for growing tall purple
phlox
in my garden?

I don't think it matters: any ordinary soil as long as it retains
moisture. Dappled shade a good idea?

--
Mike.

Mike,

I thought it was probably a little on the alkaline side around 6.5 but
haven't been able to find any info. Thanks for your
help......................................Dan
"Mike Lyle" wrote in message
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ksman wrote:
Does anyone know the best soil ph level for growing tall purple
phlox
in my garden?

I don't think it matters: any ordinary soil as long as it retains
moisture. Dappled shade a good idea?

--
Mike.

On Wed, 27 Jul 2005 14:27:45 -0500, "ksman"
wrote:

Does anyone know the best soil ph level for growing tall purple phlox in my
garden?

Dan

I've got 3 tall phlox (paniculata) which do well on my alkaline soil.


Pam in Bristol

Pam,

Would you think ph of 6.8 would be OK? Thanks for letting me know about
your
phlox............................................. .....................Dan
in the USA


"Pam Moore" wrote in message
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On Wed, 27 Jul 2005 14:27:45 -0500, "ksman"
wrote:

Does anyone know the best soil ph level for growing tall purple phlox in
my
garden?

Dan

I've got 3 tall phlox (paniculata) which do well on my alkaline soil.


Pam in Bristol

"Pam Moore" wrote in message
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On Wed, 27 Jul 2005 14:27:45 -0500, "ksman"
wrote:

Does anyone know the best soil ph level for growing tall purple phlox in
my
garden?

Dan

I've got 3 tall phlox (paniculata) which do well on my alkaline soil.


Pam in Bristol
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On slightly acidic soil mine just survive~~ but not worth the bother.
Best Wishes Brian.

Thank you Brian,

I always thought they needed slightly alkaline so I'll get it up around 6.8
and let you know what happens.

Thanks again....................................Dan
"Brian" --- 'flayb' to respond wrote in message
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"Pam Moore" wrote in message
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On Wed, 27 Jul 2005 14:27:45 -0500, "ksman"
wrote:

Does anyone know the best soil ph level for growing tall purple phlox in
my
garden?

Dan

I've got 3 tall phlox (paniculata) which do well on my alkaline soil.


Pam in Bristol
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
On slightly acidic soil mine just survive~~ but not worth the bother.
Best Wishes Brian.

Most good plants want the pH around 6. Weeds do very well 8 and above,
blueberries do best between 4.5 and 5.5. Some flowers change colors when
the pH changes (blue in acidic and pink in alkaline).

Dwayne



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Does anyone know the best soil ph level for growing tall purple phlox in
my garden?

Dan