Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
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.
Compare Opening Act Phlox
Compare flower color, mature size, habit, and the traits that distinguish each Opening Act Phlox.
| Variety | Flowers | Mature Size | Habit | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near white with dark pink central star | 22–26" H × 30–36" W | Upright | Distinctive two-tone star pattern | |
| Fluorescent rose pink | 22–28" H × 32–36" W | Upright | Brightest pink in the series | |
| Lavender pink with small white halo | 20–22" H × 32–36" W | Broad & mounded | Distinctive low, dome-like habit | |
| Pure to creamy white | 18–20" H × 18–20" W | Upright | Compact choice with clean white flowers | |
| Light lavender pink | 18–20" H × 18–20" W | Upright | Compact size with soft pink color |
Opening Act Blush Phlox Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 18-20 Inches
- Mature Spread
- 18-20 Inches
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Pink
- Bloom Time
- Spring to Fall
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Opening Act Blush Phlox
- Botanical Name
- Opening Act Blush' Phlox hybrid USPP 27,462
- Brand
- Proven Winners
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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.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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