$14.99
Members of the Paint the Town Series are prized for their bright colors and increased heat tolerance. This translates to better performance nearly nationwide, even in the heat-loving states. Flowers appear in early summer, and a quick shearing after flowering will encourage them to rebloom in early fall. This is the perfect size to edge the front of the sunny border and use in combination containers. ‘Paint the Town Red’ produces ¾-1″, single, deep magenta red flowers and serrated petals. Flowers completely cover the plant when it’s in peak. Its glaucous blue foliage set it apart from other Dianthus of its type. In the carnation family, Dianthus cultivars deliver gorgeous single, semi-double, and fully double flowers. Singles tend to deliver more flowers while doubles are significantly larger, sometimes more than twice the size. Singles also tend to grow quicker and can appear like a carpet in the landscape at maturity.
Height: 6.0-8.0 Inches
Spread: 16.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Red shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements: Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs
Soil Quality: Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry: Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime: Early Summer, Early Fall
Attracts Wings: Attracts Butterflies, Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant: Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads, Evergreen
Growth Rate: Medium