'Opening Act Pink-a-Dot' Phlox | Proven Winners

'Opening Act Pink-a-Dot' Phlox

'Opening Act Pink-a-Dot' Phlox brings a long season of cheerful color to the garden with uniquely patterned blooms. Near-white flowers are accented by a striking dark pink star at the center, creating a beautiful two-toned effect. This early-blooming Phlox produces fragrant flowers throughout summer for an extended display.

Naturally compact with an upright habit, 'Opening Act Pink-a-Dot' grows 22–26 inches tall and develops into a substantial 30–36 inch wide plant. Glossy, dark green foliage provides an attractive backdrop for the blooms and offers excellent resistance to mildew and disease.

Native to North America, this easy-care perennial grows well in sun to part sun and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its long bloom season and distinctive flowers make it a beautiful choice for borders, mass plantings, containers, and cut flower gardens.

Plant Type: Perennial
Height: 22–26 inches
Spread: 30–36 inches
Spacing: 30–36 inches
Habit: Upright
Container Role: Thriller
Light: Full Sun to Part Sun
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Color: Near White with Dark Pink Centers
Foliage Color: Dark Green
Hardiness Zones: 4a–8b
Water Needs: Average
Soil: Average to Fertile; requires good drainage
Soil pH: Acidic to Neutral
Maintenance: Easy
Disease Resistance: Mildew & disease resistant foliage
Native: North America
Attracts: Bees, butterflies & hummingbirds
Best Uses: Borders, containers, cut flowers, landscapes & mass plantings