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'Opening Act Pink-a-Dot' Hybrid Phlox Phlox hybrid

Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
2'2" 3' 66cm 91cm
Height: 22" - 2'2"
Spread: 2'6" - 3'
Height: 56cm - 66cm
Spread: 76cm - 91cm
  • Details

    22 - 26 Inches
    30 - 36 Inches
    30 - 36 Inches
    56cm - 66cm
    76cm - 91cm
    76cm - 91cm

    Features

    This naturally dwarf, early blooming Phlox will add a long season of color to your garden. Near white flowers have a dark pink, central star pattern. The dark green, glossy foliage is mildew and disease resistant.

    Fragrant Flower
    Long Blooming
    Fall Interest
    Attracts: 
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Hummingbirds
    Native to North America

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    22 - 26 Inches 56cm - 66cm
    Spacing: 
    30 - 36 Inches 76cm - 91cm
    Spread: 
    30 - 36 Inches 76cm - 91cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Pink
    Flower Colors: 
    White
    Flower Shade: 
    Near white and dark pink
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Dark green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Summer
    Hardiness Zones: 
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Needs Good Drainage
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Fertile Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Acidic Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Neutral Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Cut Flower
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Mass Planting
    Maintenance Notes: 

    Grows best in consistently moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Thrives with regular fertilization. Provide good air circulation.

    'Opening Act Pink-a-Dot' Phlox hybrid USPP 31,732, Can 6,835
  • 3 Reviews

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    Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
    • LOVE THIS PLANT! I put two of these in my garden back in 2020, and not only did they bloom early for Zone 5, but they KEPT ON GOING. I deadheaded / cut them back by 1/3 in July, and by late August they'd flushed back with as many blooms as they had in May. Absolutely stunning & and go-getter in the garden. I highly recommend them. Saying that, I hoped all the Opening Act phloxes would behave the same, but sadly I bought "Blush", and while the color was gorgeous, it bloomed in spring/early summer and then faded. Nothing but leaves the rest of the season. Interesting how the colors behave differently when it comes to longevity and reblooming.

      Megan E.
      , Maine
      , United States
      , 1 year ago
    • This plant blooms like crazy it grows much shorter than I thought so a nice plant to tuck in a flower bed i've only had this plant since march and it does amazing in part shade I recommend!!

      gardener101
      , 4 years ago
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