Opening Act Pink-a-dot Phlox: Plant Profile and Care

Opening Act Pink-a-dot Phlox is a perennial listed by Proven Winners for border plant, container, cut flower, landscape, mass planting. This profile brings its light, size and seasonal-interest information into one place so you can decide where it belongs before choosing a plant.

At a glance

Growing facts above come from the Proven Winners profile for this plant, accessed 2026-10-27. The breeder identity is shown separately from our catalog wording so you can compare the label on a particular plant.

Choosing a place for Opening Act Pink-a-dot Phlox

The breeder’s light rating is Part Sun to Sun, with a upright growth habit. Start with that exposure when comparing locations. Its stated container role is a focal plant. Position it where its mature outline can be seen, then allow room for neighboring plants rather than crowding a nursery-sized specimen.

Perennial or shrub status describes the plant’s life cycle; winter survival still depends on the correct hardiness range, drainage and local conditions. Use the linked breeder notes for the exact variety before planning an exposed winter location.

Watering and ongoing care

The breeder classifies water needs as average. A water category is a starting point rather than a fixed weekly schedule: container size, weather and the condition of the growing medium affect when a plant needs attention. Review the current variety-specific maintenance guidance for feeding and pruning instructions. Match the guidance to the named variety rather than transferring a routine from a different plant with a similar common name.

Questions before you plant

How much space should I allow?

The listed mature spread is 30 - 36 Inches. Use mature dimensions when planning a combination; the pot size on a shop listing describes the item offered rather than its eventual garden size.

When does this plant provide interest?

The breeder records its flowering or interest period as summer. Seasonal descriptions are planning guidance, not a promise of a particular flowering date in every climate.

Find this plant at Blessed Blooms

Blessed Blooms Flower Farm is based in Fairfield, Illinois. The related listings below identify the catalog entries behind this profile. Open the current listing for availability and fulfillment options.

• Opening Act Pink-a-dot Phlox

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Sources and editorial notes

• 'Opening Act Pink-a-Dot' Hybrid Phlox Phlox hybrid — Proven Winners: primary breeder growing information, accessed 2026-10-27.

Prepared by Blessed Blooms Flower Farm using the linked breeder information and our product catalog. This is a researched plant reference; no firsthand growing trial or guaranteed performance is claimed. Last researched 2026-10-27.