- USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8
- Height 18-20 Inches Tall
- Spread 18-20 Inches Wide
It's always a delight to see phlox burst into bloom as a sign of the warm season to come. Opening Act Blush Phlox lets you get excited a few weeks earlier. The dwarf hybrid phlox doesn't stop with this "opening act." It continues to display light pinkish-lavender flowers well into summer. This makes it a border blockbuster and a container star.
The delicate flower clumps on Opening Act Blush Phlox rise above glossy dark green foliage. The phlox can grow up to nearly 20 inches high and wide, making it a perfect compact container plant. That's good, because you will want to enjoy the fragrant scent of the pink flowers all summer. You can also plant a border of Opening Act Blush Phlox to attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden.
Opening Act Blush Phlox Care
Like most phlox hybrids, Opening Act is hardy in zones 4 through 8. It is a long-living, re-blooming perennial in most zones, giving you more bang for your buck. This phlox performs best when planted in full sun and in soil that drains well. Be sure to water your phlox consistently and use a balanced fertilizer as needed. Even when Opening Act Blush Phlox finally stops blooming in late summer, the glossy foliage maintains fall interest.
Opening Act Blush Phlox Spacing
Imagine a mass planting of Opening Act Blush Phlox blooming all summer in the front of a garden bed or foundation. Its relatively low height leaves plenty of room for background plants with complementary colors and textures. Be sure to place the phlox about 18 to 20 inches apart.
Opening Act Blush Phlox Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 18-20 Inches |
| Spread: 18-20 Inches |
| Spacing: 18-20 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Attracts: Hummingbirds & Butterflies |
| Features: Fall Interest; Long Blooming; Fragrant Flower; Dwarf |
| Scientific Name: Opening Act Blush' Phlox hybrid USPP 27,462 |
| Common Name: Opening Act Blush Phlox |
| Other Name(s): n/a |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- PHLOBQT
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
