Hardiness Zones
Zones 3a–3b
Light Requirement
Part Sun
Luminary™ Phlox paniculata 'Opalescence' | Proven Winners®
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
This plant will ship in the spring based on your chosen ship week.
Care information
Care information
Remove plant from packaging on arrival. Water and place in appropriate sun conditions until it is ready to be planted. Do not keep plant inside or sitting in a tray of water as this could add additional stress.
Description
Description
The flagship variety of the LUMINARY™ Collection and the gold standard of powdery mildew resistance. In an extensive mildew trial, this was the very best variety to display resistance. Light pink flowers have dark pink eyes and are produced over dark green leaves; the darkest green we've seen on a Phlox paniculata.
Tall Garden Phlox are a favorite in the garden but often are plagued by powdery mildew in hot, humid conditions. These varieties are selected especially for their improved resistance over typical Phlox paniculata varieties. With beautiful colors and incredible performance, these are varieties to plant and watch them grow, with little work required.
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.
- Fragrant Flower
- Disease Resistant
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
- Native to North America
CHARACTERISTICS
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Height Category: Tall
- Garden Height: 30 - 32 Inches
- Spacing: 24 - 28 Inches
- Spread: 24 - 28 Inches
- Flower Colors: Pink
- Flower Shade: Light Pink with a Dark Pink Eye
- Foliage Colors: Green
- Foliage Shade: Bright green
- Habit: Upright
- Container Role: Thriller
PLANT NEEDS
- Light Requirement: Part Sun to Sun
- Maintenance Category: Easy
- Bloom Time: Mid - Late Summer
- Hardiness Zones: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
- Water Category: Average
- Soil Fertility Requirement: Average Soil, Fertile Soil
- Uses: Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Landscape, Mass Planting
- Maintenance Notes: Grows best in consistently moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Thrives with regular fertilization. Provide good air circulation.
Common Name: Tall Garden Phlox
Photos provided by Walters Gardens, Inc
