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ksman

2005-07-27, 5:21 pm

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

Dan


Mike Lyle

2005-07-27, 5:21 pm

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.


ksman

2005-07-27, 5:21 pm

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" <mike_lyle_uk@REMOVETHISyahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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> ksman wrote:
> phlox
>
> I don't think it matters: any ordinary soil as long as it retains
> moisture. Dappled shade a good idea?
>
> --
> Mike.
>
>



Pam Moore

2005-07-27, 7:21 pm

On Wed, 27 Jul 2005 14:27:45 -0500, "ksman" <itsnotfromme@cox.net>
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
ksman

2005-07-27, 7:21 pm

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" <NOSpam.moore@NOSPAMvirgin.net> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 27 Jul 2005 14:27:45 -0500, "ksman" <itsnotfromme@cox.net>
> wrote:
>
>
> I've got 3 tall phlox (paniculata) which do well on my alkaline soil.
>
>
> Pam in Bristol



Brian

2005-07-28, 4:21 pm


"Pam Moore" <NOSpam.moore@NOSPAMvirgin.net> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 27 Jul 2005 14:27:45 -0500, "ksman" <itsnotfromme@cox.net>
> wrote:
>
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>
> 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.


ksman

2005-07-28, 4:21 pm

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
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> "Pam Moore" <NOSpam.moore@NOSPAMvirgin.net> wrote in message
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> my
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> On slightly acidic soil mine just survive~~ but not worth the bother.
> Best Wishes Brian.
>
>



Dwayne

2005-07-29, 10:21 am

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
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