Phlox (Hybrid Phlox)
Color Name: Opening Act Pink-a-Dot
Tall Garden Phlox are a mainstay in the midsummer sun garden, and this hybrid Phlox will bloom even earlier. Joining the popular Opening Act series is a color pattern that is sure to please you early in the season.
Opening Act Pink-a-Dot boasts a long season of color in addition to being early blooming. Near white flowers with a dark pink, central star pattern appear from early summer well into midsummer. The overall look of the flowers is light pink. If you sheer the spent flowers back, you can expect some rebloom into early fall. The dark green, glossy foliage is mildew and disease resistant, an improvement on older varieties of Phlox that don't hold up as well in the heat and humidity of summer. This Phlox will spread slowly over the years.
These perennials are a favorite of gardeners around the world and a staple of North American native gardens. Be sure to locate these plants in full sun for the best flowering performance and to help avoid powdery mildew concerns. A favorite of pollinators.
Growing Tips: Phlox is unequaled for its showy blooms over a long period in summer. Though it is one of the most popular perennials available, it does require some maintenance to sustain its health and vigor.
Phlox grows best in rich, moist soil in full sun. It will thrive with bi-monthly fertilizing and consistent moisture levels. Overhead watering should be avoided since some varieties of phlox are susceptible to powdery mildew. This can be avoided or diminished by providing ample air circulation around the plants and by thinning them out periodically. Deadheading will prolong bloom time and prevent self-seeding.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
Tall Garden Phlox are a mainstay in the midsummer sun garden, and this hybrid Phlox will bloom even earlier. Joining the popular Opening Act series is a color pattern that is sure to please you early in the season.
Opening Act Pink-a-Dot boasts a long season of color in addition to being early blooming. Near white flowers with a dark pink, central star pattern appear from early summer well into midsummer. The overall look of the flowers is light pink. If you sheer the spent flowers back, you can expect some rebloom into early fall. The dark green, glossy foliage is mildew and disease resistant, an improvement on older varieties of Phlox that don't hold up as well in the heat and humidity of summer. This Phlox will spread slowly over the years.
These perennials are a favorite of gardeners around the world and a staple of North American native gardens. Be sure to locate these plants in full sun for the best flowering performance and to help avoid powdery mildew concerns. A favorite of pollinators.
Growing Tips: Phlox is unequaled for its showy blooms over a long period in summer. Though it is one of the most popular perennials available, it does require some maintenance to sustain its health and vigor.
Phlox grows best in rich, moist soil in full sun. It will thrive with bi-monthly fertilizing and consistent moisture levels. Overhead watering should be avoided since some varieties of phlox are susceptible to powdery mildew. This can be avoided or diminished by providing ample air circulation around the plants and by thinning them out periodically. Deadheading will prolong bloom time and prevent self-seeding.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
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Flower Color: White/Pink Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 22 to 26 Inches Spread: 30 to 36 Inches Hardy in Zone: 5, 6 |
Blooms: All Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Native  Fragrant  Extended Bloomer Mass Planting Landscapes Easy to Grow Cut Flower or Foilage Border
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Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
