How much does a Phlox subulata seedling cost in 2019 and when does it bloom?
Phlox subulata, also known as moss phlox, is a herbaceous flower whose blooms resemble cherry blossoms. Phlox subulata comes in many colors, commonly pink, white and peach red. It is suitable both for pot growing and open-field planting, especially for landscaping such as flower beds and lawns, and it looks very beautiful. So in 2019, how much does a Phlox subulata seedling cost per plant? When does it usually bloom?
1. How much does a Phlox subulata seedling cost in 2019?
In 2019, the price of Phlox subulata seedlings is affected by factors such as the height, ground diameter, crown width, purchase quantity and purchase market, so prices range from expensive to cheap. According to information provided by relevant websites, we can see that most of the listed prices are subject to negotiation. For example, the price of Phlox subulata seedlings from Qingzhou Sanjiang Flower and Nursery Stock Professional Cooperative is 0.19 yuan/plant, but the minimum order quantity must be more than 2000, so there is a certain difference from place to place.
1. When does Phlox subulata usually bloom?
Phlox subulata blooms twice a year. Flower buds already appear in March in spring, but the peak bloom period is still April to May. With proper pruning after flowering, it will bloom again in August to September in autumn, giving a flowering period of about 3 months each year.
Cherry blossoms bloom from March to April, and the days when the two overlap are few. In some places, the two are planted together, and if you are lucky, you can see the beautiful scene of Phlox subulata blooming beneath the cherry trees.
3. Cutting propagation method for Phlox subulata
1. Cutting time
Cuttings can be taken 3 times a year: early March, early June and mid-September, choosing vigorous 1- to 2-year-old branches as cuttings.
2. Cuttings
The cutting length is about 3 cm, the upper cut is about 3 mm above the top of the leaf stalk, and the lower cut can be at any part of the branch. Keep 4 to 6 leaves.
3. Substrate formula
Vermiculite : peat : perlite = 5 : 3 : 2 (volume ratio).
4. Disinfection
One day in advance, disinfect the seedbed and substrate with a 1000-fold potassium permanganate solution. After cutting, disinfect with an 800-fold carbendazim solution, and afterward disinfect once every half month with an 800-fold carbendazim solution or a 1000-fold mancozeb solution.
5. Plant rooting agent
“Sensheng No. 1” (naphthaleneacetic acid : indoleacetic acid : ABT rooting powder No. 6 = 6 : 2 : 2), at a concentration of 200 ppm, dip the base of the cuttings quickly for about 2 seconds.
6. Cutting
Use 5 specifications of plug trays, arrange the plug trays neatly on the seedbed or in the open field, fill the plug tray cells with substrate, and insert the cuttings to a depth of about 2 cm.
7. Care
After cutting, water to keep moist, disinfect, and set up a small arch shed. There is shade netting on top of the greenhouse, and a second layer of shade netting is set up 2 m above the seedbed, while necessary cooling measures are taken. When the air temperature inside the plastic film is above 35°C, spray cooling should be carried out below the second layer of shade netting. Especially on hot sunny days, from 10 o'clock to 16 o'clock, spray once every half hour, and the temperature inside the small arch shed should be kept below 35°C. At ordinary times, pay attention to the substrate moisture; it must not be too wet or too dry, and it should be checked every day. The relative air humidity inside the small arch shed should be above 95%, and afterward water to keep moist and disinfect once about every 10 days. About 25 days after cutting, when about 95% of the cuttings used for ground cover and slope protection have rooted, gradually remove the film, first opening both ends for ventilation for two days, then completely removing it in the evening or on a cloudy day. After removal, cover the small arch shed with 1 layer of shade netting, and two days later remove the shade netting on the small arch shed, but be sure to keep the second layer of shade netting above. Ten days after removing the film, begin the first foliar fertilizer spray, and afterward spray foliar fertilizer once every 7 to 10 days after watering, using a 1000-fold Greenfenwei solution, or spray or water with 0.1% urea. Combined with disease prevention, spray with a 1000-fold mancozeb solution. The seedling formation rate from cuttings can reach more than 95%.