Dianthus 'Paint the Town Red' - Paint the Town Red Dianthus
Dianthus 'Paint the Town Red' - Paint the Town Red Dianthus
Paint The Town Red Dianthus is a compact mat-forming perennial with tidy dark blue-green foliage on sturdy hairy stems that do not flop. The large deep magenta red flowers have a spicy fragrance bloom in summer and can rebloom in fall if deadheaded. Blooms best in full sun and slightly alkaline, moist, and well-drained soil.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1’ |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Deadhead to extend bloom. Crown rot may occur in poorly-drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Phlox, Speedwell, Coneflower
IMAGES: Photos by Proven Winners, 'Paint the Town Red' Pinks
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.