'Opening Act Romance' Hybrid Phlox
Perennial
- Blooms weeks earlier than other tall garden phlox!
- Fragrant flowers are ideal for cut arrangements.
- Pollinators flock to the flowers.
- It's native, easy to grow, low maintenance, and disease resistant.
- Zones 4-8, sun, 22″ tall x 36" wide at maturity.
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Description
'Opening Act Romance' has a unique habit that is nearly dome-like, which looks especially appealing when in bloom. It's easy to grow, disease-resistant, and low maintenance. To enjoy sporadic blooms later in the season, all you have to do is give it a quick trim after the first flush!
Details
Patent #: PP33101
Common name: Hybrid garden phlox
Zone: 4 – 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 20-22″ tall x 32-36" wide
Flower color: Pink-purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer to fall
Bloom time: Early summer, midsummer, late summer
Features: Rain gardens, Proven Winners, native, fragrant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Background, border, cottage garden, massing, specimen, wildflower, flower garden, pollinator garden
How to Grow
Light: Phlox grows best in full sun.
Water: Has average water needs.
Spacing: 32 - 36 inches apart
Fertilizing: If desired, apply a minimal amount of all-purpose garden fertilizer around the base of the plant in spring.
Winterizing: Cut foliage in late fall to prevent powdery mildew and other fungal diseases from returning in spring.
Maintenance & pruning: Thin or prune by half in spring and prune spent flowers off after bloom, just above the foliage to encourage more blooms
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
