Phlox Famous Purple Imp Rooted Cutting Liner

For best results with Famous Purple Imp, plant one rooted liner per 4- or 6-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5, EC of 1.5-2.1 mS/cm (SME), and light feed (100-175 ppm N). This plant is day-neutral, requires 4-8 weeks of bulking, and benefits from 6-15 weeks of vernalization at 35-41 degrees to improve uniformity and increase branching. After vernalizing, use average daily temperatures of 59-76 and light at 5,000-9,000 fc. Pinch once, and don't use PGRs. You may see whiteflies, and powdery mildew can develop.

Purple flowers bloom from late spring through summer.

Pinch once.

Space containers for adequate airflow around the base and foliage of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level of each container. 

This plant doesn't require PGRs.

You may see whiteflies.

Powdery mildew is the primary disease issue with Phlox. Root rot and Botrytis can also develop in overlly wet conditions. Take the following precautions for prevention. Water plants at the base in the morning so they can dry out before nightfall. Space plants to allow for sufficient airflow; horizontal airflow fans are also effective at preventing outbreaks. Use a spray of Strike, Systhane (Eagle), Pipron, Terraguard, or Heritage to prevent powdery mildew. 

We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4- or 6-inch container. Use a well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container.