
Light Needs

Mature Height

Mature Spread

Growing Zones
Phlox are summer stunners in any garden, and Opening Act White Phlox displays its creamy white flowers throughout summer. Phlox are native to North America. Opening White is a hybrid that resists mildew and disease. Its dark green foliage provides a glossy background for the dense but delicate white flower clusters. You will flock to the fragrance of the blooms, and so will bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Opening Act White Phlox grows to about 20 inches high and wide. Its size, fragrance and unusual white blooms make it a perfect featured thriller in a container. A row or border of Opening Act White Phlox will make a bold and elegant statement against a wall or fence, along a driveway or taller before plants. Imagine a mass planting, or large grouping, of this white phlox as a landscape focal point. The plants continue to look attractive in winter, even after flowers fade.
Opening Act White Phlox Care
Give Opening Act White Phlox full sun exposure for best growth and health. It needs average water and displays the most flowers with some regular fertilization beginning in spring. Although your phlox requires no pruning, you can encourage it to rebloom by removing faded flowers. Opening Act is cold hardy to zone 4, but adding a thin layer of mulch can help prevent it from winter freeze damage. This phlox hybrid can tolerate heat up to zone 8.
Opening Act White Phlox Spacing
For borders and mass plantings, plant Opening Act White Phlox 18 to 20 inches apart from center to center. Although this phlox resists mildew, your plant will benefit from good air circulation.
Opening Act White Phlox Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8 |
Flower Color(s): White |
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 |
Scientific Name: Opening Act White' Phlox hybrid USPP 27,461 |
Common Name: Opening Act White Phlox |
Other Name(s): n/a |
Brand: Proven Winners |
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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.

Quart Pot
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

2.5 Quart
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

#1 Pot
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

#2 Pot
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

#3 Pot
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

#5 Pot
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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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
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Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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