Opening Act Ultrapink Hybrid Phlox
Phlox hybrid PP 32,093
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Opening Act Ultrapink Hybrid Phlox highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer
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Growing Zones
Turn up the color dial with Proven Winners® Opening Act Ultrapink Hybrid Phlox PP#32,093 (Phlox hybrid 'Opening Act Ultrapink')! This bold perennial explodes with ultra-bright, hot pink blooms that glow like neon in the summer sun. Sweetly fragrant, mildew-resistant, and reblooming, it fills the garden with long-lasting color from early summer through mid-summer, and again with a second flush if deadheaded to encourage rebloom.
As a hybrid, Ultrapink combines the best traits of its Phlox parents - compact size, sturdy stems, excellent foliage, and extended flowering. Its green lance-shaped leaves form a dense, mounded clump that looks fresh all season long!
Phlox species are native to North America, where they've long symbolized harmony and unity in gardens. This modern hybrid, part of the Polemoniaceae family, carries forward that tradition while offering superior disease resistance and reblooming power!
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Key Features
- Proven Winners® hybrid with ultra-bright pink blooms
- Fragrant, reblooming flowers from early summer through mid-summer
- Compact, mounded growth habit with healthy green foliage
- Mildew-resistant and pollinator-friendly
- Excellent cut flower choice for bold bouquets
Landscaping Uses
Opening Act Ultrapink Phlox makes a big statement in a modest footprint, perfect for adding vibrant pink energy anywhere in the landscape. Growing 2-3 feet tall and wide, it makes a showy border plant, reliable mass planting option, or vibrant container centerpiece. It's a dazzling relative of other garden staples like Jacob's Ladder, delivering nonstop pink fireworks for pollinators and gardeners alike.
- Mid-border accent for perennial beds
- Cottage gardens bursting with color
- Mass plantings for dramatic drifts of pink
- Container plant for patios and decks
- Cut flower garden essential
Care & Maintenance
Hardy in USDA zones 4 - 8, Ultrapink is an herbaceous perennial with vigor and reliability. Mildew-resistant and reblooming, it thrives with just the basics of good perennial care.
- Planting Time - Plant in spring or fall for best establishment
- Sun Requirements - Full sun preferred, tolerates partial sun (at least 6 hours daily)
- Soil Requirements - Moist but well-drained soil; tolerates sandy or loamy soil, dislikes standing water
- Moisture Needs - Moderate; water regularly the first season, using the Finger Test to check the soil
- Mulch - Add a 3-4 inch layer of Arborist Mulch to keep roots cool and soil moist
- Fertilization Needs - Apply balanced fertilizer or compost in early spring for strong blooms
- Pruning Info - Deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming; cut back to the ground after frost
- Division Info - Divide clumps every 3-4 years in spring or fall to maintain vigor
- Special Perks - Deer-resistant, disease-resistant, pollinator-friendly, long bloom season, excellent cut flowers
Don't forget to order your Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong mycorrhizal symbiotic root support.
Pink Power You Can't Miss!
For gardeners who crave pure color impact, the Proven Winners® Reblooming Opening Act Ultrapink Phlox delivers nonstop fireworks of pink all summer long. With its proven performance and eye-catching blooms, it's a must-have perennial for pollinator and cottage gardens. Order your Opening Act Hybrid Phlox today from NatureHills.com and let your garden shine!
