Opening Act Pink - a - Dot Hybrid Phlox

Pretty in pink with a polka-dot twist - meet Opening Act Pink-A-Dot Hybrid Phlox PP#31,732 (Phlox hybrid 'Opening Act Pink-a-Dot')! This dazzling perennial produces clusters of bubblegum-pink flowers sprinkled with deeper magenta eyes, creating a lively dotted effect from early summer through mid-summer. Fragrant, mildew-resistant, and reblooming, this smaller Phlox is a garden favorite for both pollinators and cut flower lovers.

As a hybrid, this vigorous variety brings together the best of its parentage - compact, dense growth paired with extended flowering. Its lance-shaped green foliage stays attractive even when not in bloom, giving your borders and beds a lush, tidy appearance. Expect a graceful, mounded habit reaching 2-3 feet tall and wide, making it a superb mid-border anchor or mass planting selection.

Native Phlox species hail from North America, and over centuries, breeders have carefully cultivated hybrids like this one for their superior bloom power and disease resistance. Belonging to the Polemoniaceae family, this relative of Jacob's Ladder and Polemonium brings an extra splash of charm to any cottage garden, pollinator patch, or cutting garden.

Key Features

• Reblooming hybrid Phlox with pink flowers and darker eyes
• Early summer blooms, fragrant and long-lasting
• Compact, mounded habit with healthy green foliage
• Mildew-resistant and pollinator-friendly
• Excellent for cut flowers and borders

Landscaping Uses

Opening Act Pink-A-Dot Phlox is a cheerful garden workhorse, sized just right for garden beds of all sizes, and is great for containers.

• Mid-border perennial accent
• Cottage gardens and pollinator patches
• Mass plantings for colorful summer drifts
• Containers and patio planters
• Cut flower arrangements

Care & Maintenance

Hardy in USDA zones 4 - 8, Opening Act Pink-A-Dot is an herbaceous perennial with reliable performance year after year. It is low-maintenance, mildew-resistant, and enjoys sunny sites with good drainage.

• Planting Time - Best planted in spring or fall
• Sun Requirements - Full sun to partial sun (at least 6 hours daily for best blooms)
• Soil Requirements - Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates loam, sandy, or light clay with good drainage
• Moisture Needs - Moderate moisture; use the Finger Test to check soil; water regularly the first year for strong roots
• Mulch - Apply a 3-4 inch layer of Arborist Mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temps
• Fertilization Needs - Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer or compost in spring for healthy growth
• Pruning Info - Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming (especially Phlox varieties); cut back stems after frost for winter cleanup
• Division Info - Divide clumps every 3-4 years in early spring or fall to maintain vigor
• Special Perks - Resistant to mildew

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Pink-A-Dot Perfection Awaits!

With its playful dotted blooms, strong reblooming power, and dependable garden performance, Opening Act Pink-A-Dot Phlox is the ultimate pick for cheerful summer color. Order your Proven Winners® Opening Act Pink-A-Dot Dwarf Phlox today from NatureHills.com and start enjoying its lively blooms this season!