Phlox × 'Opening Act Blush' brings early, fragrant color to your summer garden in a naturally compact form. You get clusters of soft lavender-pink flowers above glossy green foliage, with a bloom season that can continue or repeat through the warm months when conditions are right. This selection is a great fit for borders, pollinator beds, and cut-flower gardens where you want strong color without a tall, floppy habit.

Place it where it receives full sun to partial shade. More sun typically means sturdier growth and better flowering, while a bit of afternoon shade can help in hotter climates. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil that stays evenly moist; avoid letting the planting area dry out for long periods. Provide regular watering during dry spells, especially during the first season while roots establish.

At maturity, expect a height around 18-20 inches and a spread of about 18-20 inches, so give plants room for good air movement. Better air circulation helps reduce common phlox issues and keeps the clump looking clean. Water at the base of the plant rather than overhead whenever possible. A light layer of mulch can help keep the root zone cooler and maintain consistent moisture.

To keep flowers coming, remove spent clusters after they fade. If you want a tidier plant and prolonged bloom, you can lightly shear back after the first main flush. In late fall or after frost, cut stems back to the ground and clean up old foliage to help start the next season fresh. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-8 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 18-20"
• Spread: 18-20"
• Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
• Grows Under Trees: Conifer - No, Walnut - Yes, Other - No
• Long bloom time: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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