'Paint The Town Fuchsia' Dianthus
Perennial
- Extremely prolific bloomer!
- Beautiful blue foliage - even in the winter.
- Far more heat tolerant than other dianthus.
- Deer-resistant & easy-care perennial ground cover.
- Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, 8″ tall x 14″ wide at maturity.
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Common name: Pinks, carnation, dianthus
Patient: USPP 28,636
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Part sun (4-6 hours/day) to full sun (6+ hours/day)
Height x width: 6-8" X 12-14"
Flower color: Bright pink
Foliage color: Blue-green
Season of interest: Late spring-early summer
Bloom time: Early summer, early fall
Features: Space savers, Proven Winners, ground covers, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Alpine and rock, container gardening, cottage gardening, edging, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden, 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: 12 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.
The Paint the town fusia color is hard to find! I can find Oaint the town magenta all day long this time of year at the local big box store. This is the plant that is prevalent at the front of my landscape beds though. Each year the Paint the town series gets bigger spread wise and more beautiful with eye catching color all season into early fall.
not sure what happened. It lasted just a few days then turned brown.
Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Packed very well and shipping was fast.
Flowers came healthy and great directions on how andcwhen to plant
Flowers were delivered quickly… look like they are going to be pretty
I've ordered any times from Great Garden Plants. Always completely satisfied with the service and quality of plants.
Only 1 plant of 6 ordered is alive. All were in bad condition when received and only 1 has growth this spring.
We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants! Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2025, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to us to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping!
I am super excited with my purchases!!! I received them about 3 weeks ago and have planted them..they look great! Hoping that the winter in Minnesota isn't too hard on them!! Excited about watching them grow next Spring! A happy camper😊👍!!
The plants arrived quickly and alive, well packaged and not dried out, but rather perfectly moist for traveling. They were rather small for the price, but after a couple weeks being in the ground are happy, growing, and flowering.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
I've purchased many items from Great Garden Plants, and would recommend them to anyone. The plants come packaged so well, and customer service is amazing. I planted a large brand new flower bed and lined the front of it with the "Paint the Town Fuchsia" Dianthus. They are all blooming, have nearly doubled in size, and are absolutely thriving! So impressed and highly recommend!
'Paint The Town Fuchsia' Dianthus
The blooms are so beautiful!
so far so good,
The dianthus I purchased from you were received timely and in great shape!
So happy. My Dianthus are thriving and absolutely pop with color. Lots of blossoms
I absolutely love these flowers! And these fit in.  It came really fast in the mail.,  and undamaged
They died
But the Sonic Blooms are doing great
Hello! We're sorry to hear about your dianthus. Please email pictures of them to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60 day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
I ordered 40 live dianthus and received 39 barely alive plants. Plants are dried out. The soil in the container is hard as a brick. A few of the plants had a fungus growing on the stems.
Hi Maurice, We're so sorry to hear about your Dianthus! It looks like your order is still under our 60-day warranty. We'd be happy to replace your plants or refund you. Please contact us at [email protected]. Again, we apologize for the condition of your plants upon arrival.
When should i plant paint the town fuchia?
Hello! Fall is a fantastic time for planting shrubs, trees, and perennials because the cooler temperatures and shorter days mean less water stress for the plant, and that means less work for you in terms of watering and monitoring your new plants. Just make sure to plant at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost of fall in your area.
Do these need to be constantly dead headed?
Deadheading isn't required, but it does encourage additional flower production.
Do these bloom all summer long?
The bloom time for dianthus is early summer to early fall.
how long does it take to get the plants from when they are ordered. last place it took almost 3 weeks. let me know. Beulah Malm
For US orders, we will select, pack, and ship within 2-3 business days of the date you selected at checkout, once your growing zone is opened for the season. All orders ship directly from our dock in West Michigan; how long it takes for your order to arrive depends on your distance from our greenhouses.
Just bought beautiful Fancy Pink and Fuschia Dianthus! I LOVE these flowers. How long do these Dianthus bloom in summer?? I'm thinking of planting these two in a different section of my garden where I want color throughout the summer. How long do these Dianthus blossom??
Dianthus bloom from early summer to early fall.