'Paint the Town Red' Dianthus
Perennial
- A non-stop display of reddish magenta blooms.
- Beautiful blue foliage - even in winter!
- Heat & drought tolerant perennial ground cover.
- Resists deer, attracts pollinators.
- Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, 8″ tall x 18″ wide at maturity.
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Common name: Dianthus, pinks, carnation
Patient: PP33293
Zone: 4 – 9
Sun exposure: Part sun (4-6 hours/day) to full sun (6+ hours/day)
Height x width: 6-8″ X 16-18″
Flower color: Reddish Magenta
Foliage color: Blue-green
Season of interest: Late spring-early summer
Bloom time: Early summer, early fall
Features: Proven Winners, ground covers, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Alpine and rock, container gardening, cottage gardening, edging, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden, slopes, small spaces, under planting
How to Grow
Light: Full sun is preferred; can grow in part shade, though the blooms will not be as prolific.
Water: Average water needs. Drought tolerant once established, but should be watered regularly during periods of hot, dry weather.
Spacing: 16 - 18 inches
Fertilizing: Nothing special required; one application of garden fertilizer in early spring is sufficient.
Winterizing: Remove all the dead and fallen plant matter to prevent the risk of rot or damage. Evergreen perennial may look a bit tatty coming out of harsh winters, but will recover as spring begins.
Maintenance & pruning: Little to no pruning or maintenance needed. Though deadheading is not required, it will encourage additional flower production. Cut blooms as desired to use in arrangements.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I received my Dianthus today. Beautiful plants in excellent condition. Healthy foliage and each one blooming. Will definitely continue to use this vendor.
Has not changed much since I received the plant and the ones I've gotten from Walmart are way larger.
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I followed all the directions and recently planted in a large container. It is holding on but only one bud remains. I am hoping for the best but so far plant looks frail
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Very nic shipping and packaging plants look healthy.
As always your plants are superb!
Did not bloom much. Certainly not like the picture!
Thank you for your feedback! It’s surprisingly normal for newly transplanted plants to appear like they aren’t growing. That’s because most of the growth occurs below ground in their first year as they allocate more energy to root development. Once your plant is established, it will start investing more in shoot and flower development. To learn more about how plants “sleep, creep, and leap.” All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping!
I ordered 3 plants. While the other two arrived in good condition and are thriving, this one came almost dry. I thought it’ll come back up, but sadly didn’t. Would love to get a replacement if possible!
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After a few weeks these plants are all blooming and looking great. I can't wait until they fully mature.
Fast delivery ordered 10 of these beautiful flowers and everyone of the are doing great solid blooms and almost twice the size. I highly recommend this company greT quality and service!
I planted these “Paint the Town” dianthus about a month ago and so far they’re doing great! Blooming profusely! These hot pink babies really add a pop of color and look great with my chartreuse coral bells. (definitely hot pink, not red; don’t let the name fool you).
I've lost count of the number of plants I've purchased from your nursery. Your service is excellent in replacing those that didn't make it. However, when spring came around this year, not a single plant returned. Money, time, and care was all for naught. These included Dianthus, Iceplant, and two trumpet angels. The trumpets survived their first winter (barely) but came back and were looking beautiful till the colder weather kicked in. I even put tree covers over them this past winter as they had gotten too large to take into the house and I have no garage. Flowers make me smile and having cancer I need something to smile about. I'm also 80 years old and can't do a lot of work anymore, but I just might take a chance with the Dianthus. They are so beautiful.
We are sorry to hear that you had difficulties with some of your plants. Our horticulture staff is always happy to help, please send photos of your plants to [email protected] along with your concerns! We look forward to hearing from you.
It came in good shape it struggled when I first planted it but is doing good now!
They did not make it. I threw them away.
Hello! We're sorry to hear about your dianthus. Please contact our customer service team at [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Happy Gardening!
Nice cute flowers though not very densely populated as depicted in the pic
Was really impressed with the way our plants were shipped. Each plant is doing well.
I love them!
Too early to have an opinion
Plant arrived in great condition and has adjusted well. We just had a 115 degree heat wave on Sunday and Monday and my Dianthus is still doing quite well. Starting to bloom now.
Do Dianthus spread?
Yes, the blossoms contain seed pods that spread up to a foot from the original planting site, which is what makes it an excellent flowering ground cover! To keep dianthus contained, consider planting in a flower border around pavement or deadhead spent blossoms immediately after flowering to prevent the seed heads from spreading.
How big will one plant get?
'Paint the Town Red' Dianthus reaches a mature size of 8 inches tall and 18 inches wide.
Can this plant take more shade than sun?
Full sun is preferred; dianthus can grow in part shade, though the blooms will not be as prolific.
Does Dianthus plants dies after they blooms yearly?
'Paint the Town Red' Dianthus blooms in early summer with a second flush of flowers in fall. You can remove the spent blooms to encourage more flower production. Dianthus is an evergreen perennial that may look a bit tatty coming out of harsh winters, but will recover as spring begins.
When is their blooming season?
Hi there! 'Paint the Town Red' Dianthus blooms in early summer.