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'Opening Act Pink-a-Dot' Hybrid Phlox

Phlox hybrid

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Overview

The Phlox hybrid 'Opening Act Pink-a-Dot' is a compact perennial with fragrant near-white flowers marked by dark pink starry centers above glossy dark green foliage. It grows 22-26 inches tall and spreads 30-36 inches with an upright, mounded presence. Plant in part sun to full sun, in consistently moist, well-drained average to fertile soil with good air circulation. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
'Opening Act Pink-a-Dot' Hybrid Phlox (Phlox hybrid) — It grows 22-26 inches tall and spreads 30-36 inches with an upright, mounded presence
'Opening Act Pink-a-Dot' Hybrid Phlox (Phlox hybrid) — Plant in part sun to full sun

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
12–14 Inches
Mature width
14–16 Inches

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Polemoniaceae
Climate
Temperate

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'Opening Act Pink-a-Dot' Hybrid Phlox (Phlox hybrid) — It grows 22-26 inches tall and spreads 30-36 inches with an upright, mounded presence
'Opening Act Pink-a-Dot' Hybrid Phlox (Phlox hybrid) — Plant in part sun to full sun

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