Dianthus, 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. 

Type:	Perennial
Height:	0.5' - 1’
Spread:	1’ - 1.5’
Spacing:	1’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4 - 9
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Red
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.