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Shibazakura, also known as dianthus and moss, is a low, creeping perennial herb. Its leaves are slender, needle-shaped and evergreen. Every spring or autumn, shibazakura blooms dense small flowers with a five-petal corolla in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, white and blue, forming a colorful carpet-like beautiful landscape.
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🪴Habit characteristics
Growth environment: Shibazakura is native to North America and prefers a warm, sunny environment. It is cold-resistant and drought-resistant, has strong adaptability, and can grow in a variety of soil types.
Flowering period: It blooms mainly in spring and summer, with a flowering period of 4 to 6 weeks. Some areas may bloom again in autumn.
Growth method: It creeps and can quickly cover the ground to form a dense carpet of flowers.
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🍃Product Features
High ornamental value: Shibazakura is often used as a ground cover plant with its colorful flowers and dense vegetation, creating a spectacular visual effect.
Grows quickly: It can quickly cover the ground and help prevent soil erosion.
Cold and drought tolerant: It is highly adaptable and can grow in a variety of climates.
Low maintenance: Once the root system is established, little special maintenance is required.
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🌱Maintenance
Light: It prefers a sunny environment and needs at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. It can also grow in a semi-shady environment, but the amount of flowers may be reduced.
Watering: Keep the soil moist in the early stages of planting, and it is drought tolerant after the root system is established. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
Soil: It is highly adaptable, but grows best in well-drained sandy soil. Some organic matter can be added to the soil before planting to improve fertility.
Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer once a spring to promote healthy growth and flowering.
Pruning: After flowering, prune the remaining flowers and overly long stems and branches to keep the plant compact and neat, and promote re-flowering.
Cold protection: In extremely cold areas, a thin layer of mulch can be covered in winter to protect the roots.
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🍽️Uses
Ground cover plants: Shibazakura is often used to cover the ground, especially suitable for greening slopes, stone gardens and wall footings.
Borders and beds: As foreground plants in borders and beds, moss phlox can add color and depth to the garden.
Container planting: It can be planted in pots, window boxes or hanging baskets to decorate balconies, courtyards or terraces.
Edge plants: Used for the edges of flower paths and walkways to form a natural floral border.
Ecological restoration: Due to its rapid ground-covering properties, moss phlox is also used for ecological restoration and to prevent soil erosion.
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With its beautiful flowers, strong adaptability and low maintenance, moss phlox is an ideal choice for gardening enthusiasts and landscape designers. With simple care, moss phlox can bring lasting color and vitality to your garden.
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