Phlox, Opening Act Ultrapink Phlox
SKU #'s
- 1012153
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Opening Act Ultrapink Phlox is a vigorous dwarf evergreen perennial with upright stems and dark green awl-shaped foliage. Fragrant fluorescent rose pink flowers bloom throughout summer attracting butterflies. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. Powdery mildew and disease resistant.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Native Hybrid |
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Height: |
2' - 2.5' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions. Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Beardtongue, Rose
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, 'Opening Act Ultrapink' Hybrid Phlox
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
