Description

Phlox are showy and long-blooming. ‘Opening Act Blush’ boasts a long season of color in addition to being early blooming, with lovely light lavender pink flowers. The dark green, glossy foliage is mildew and disease resistant. Grows best in rich, moist soil. Thrives with fertilizing every other month and consistent moisture levels. Requires good air circulation. Deadhead to encourage periodic rebloom. Stoloniferous habit. (A stolon is a segmented, horizontal stem which remains chiefly above ground.) Height: 1.5 ft. Spread: 1.5 ft. Family: Polemoniaceae Bloom time: early summer to late summer Sun: full sun Water: medium Deer resistant photo credit: Walters Gardens a Proven Winners plant