(Hybrid Phlox) The Opening Act series of garden phlox is taking the garden to a whole new level of phlox color! The Opening Act series blooms 2-3 weeks earlier than traditional tall garden phlox, helping to extend the tall phlox season. ‘Opening Act Romance’ features bold lavender-pink blooms with a pale white halo center. The deep green foliage stands 20-22 inches tall and creates dense mounds up to 36 inches wide when mature. The foliage slowly spreads by stolons. Hardy in zones 4-8, ‘Opening Act Romance’ phlox likes to be planted in full sun gardens with average soil conditions. Give the plant a trim once it is done blooming and enjoy reblooms mid and late summer. Stack your ‘Opening Act’ color by pairing it with ‘Opening Act Ultra Pink’ which blooms 1-2 weeks earlier. Phlox is a favorite of pollinators, enjoy the butterflies and hummingbirds as they visit your garden. The native, fragrant blooms of ‘Opening Act Romance’ phlox make a great cut flower as well. Try one or try them all for a bold mix of colors in your perennial beds.
