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How and when to pinch back tall phlox? More
Published: 9 years ago by Ed Brostoff | permalink
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Hi there, I've finally learned that to have bushy tall phlox in the fall (without staking) you must pinch three times. The problem is, I'm never really sure exactly "where" to make the pinch/prune. Can anyone give foolproof advice on this? Sometimes when I pinch, I get two new sprouts on t...
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How to Prune Phlox | eHow More
Published: 9 years ago by Darklethal 12 | permalink
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Garden phlox (Phlox spp.) produces spikes of flowers that bloom during the summer months. Phlox is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 2 through 10, depending on the variety. The plant requires some pruning to keep it healthy and to encourage it to develop its best flowering habits.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_5328791_prune-phlox.html ^[2]

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Phlox More
Published: 9 years ago by Simeon Toptchiyski | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.almanac.com/plant/phlox ^[3]

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How to Prune Phlox Paniculata More
Published: 9 years ago by Antony Upward | permalink
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Phlox paniculata, or garden phlox, is a tall perennial plant suitable for the back of a flower bed or in front of a building or fence. The large, scented blooms display from July into September. The...

For further reading: http://www.gardenguides.com/82356-prune-phlox-paniculata.html ^[4]

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How, Why and When to Shear Creeping Phlox - Horticulture More
Published: 9 years ago by Monique Olgers | permalink
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Creeping phlox, Phlox subulata, is a stunning low-growing perennial that creates a striking carpet full of 5-petaled blooms in radiant hues of reds, purples, blues, pinks and whites in late April and May. Typically reaching a mere height of 6 … Read Article

For further reading: http://www.hortmag.com/weekly-tips/cultivation/how-why-and-when-to-shear-creeping-phlox ^[5]

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Category: Fun | 9 years ago

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1. http://forums.gardenweb.com/discussions/2042789/how-and-when-to-pinch-back-tall-phlox

2. http://www.ehow.com/how_5328791_prune-phlox.html

3. http://www.almanac.com/plant/phlox

4. http://www.gardenguides.com/82356-prune-phlox-paniculata.html

5. http://www.hortmag.com/weekly-tips/cultivation/how-why-and-when-to-shear-creeping-phlox