Paint The Town Red Dianthus

Name: Paint The Town Red Dianthus
Brand: Proven Winners
SKU: 23492
Price: 16.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Dianthus 'Paint the Town Red'

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Give this perennial at least 6 hours of full sun daily for the best flower production and the tightest foliage mound. While it handles light afternoon shade in very hot climates, too much shade results in fewer blooms and a "leggy" appearance.
Soil: These plants demand excellent drainage and prefer a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. If you have heavy clay, plant them in a raised bed or "mound" them up with a mix of compost and grit to keep their roots from sitting in water.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water twice a week to help the roots establish deep in the soil. Once mature, Paint the Town Red Dianthus is quite drought tolerant, though you should provide a deep soak during extended dry spells to prevent the foliage from browning. Inconsistent watering or soggy soil often leads to crown rot, so it is better to stay on the slightly dry side than to overwater.

Pruning Tips

This variety blooms on new wood and benefits from a "haircut" immediately after the first heavy flush of flowers fades. Use garden shears to shear off the spent blossoms and the top inch of foliage to encourage a second wave of blooms later in the summer. This prevents the plant from wasting energy on seed production and keeps the silver blue foliage looking tidy and compact.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring as new growth appears to fuel the intense magenta flower show. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer, as this produces soft growth that is easily damaged by the first winter frost. A light layer of compost around the base of the plant each spring is often all the extra nutrition it needs.

Delivery and Shipping

Preorder Shipping Schedule

We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.

Zone 3-4	Week of March 30th
Zone 5	Week of March 16th
Zone 6-12	Week of March 2nd

Shipping Rates

Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
$199+	FREE

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Step Out With Fragrant Blooms Paint The Town Red Dianthus!

Spicy Smelling Magenta-Red Flowers
Frosted Blue-Green
Finely-Textured Foliage
Uniform Mounded Perennials
Easy to Grow
Full Sun & Part Shade
Heat Tolerant & Deer Resistant

Spicy-sweet red blooms on fine-textured foliage! The Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Paint The Town Red Dianthus (Dianthus 'Paint the Town Red') enlivens your gardens with bold drifts of color!

Early summer blooming, Garden Pinks have magenta red, bright-colored flowers that completely cover the plant. Each with light-pink 'eyes'.

Growing in smooth mounds the glaucous blue-green foliage, naturally carpet areas vividly!

How to Use Paint The Town Red Dianthus In The Landscape

Dianthus are perfectly sized to edge sunny borders and Cottage gardens. The uniform shape and pleasing clumping habit define walkways and paths beautifully!

Paint The Town Red enhances gardens of all sizes and is perfect for containers. Edge perennials, wind throughout mixed-shrub borders or as facer plants around foundation plantings and shrubs.

Rock gardens, roadside 'hell strips', and coastal areas all benefit from dry soil-loving, salt-tolerant plants! Plus they are fragrant cut flower garden additions!

#ProPlantTips For Care

Full sun plants with improved heat tolerance, Dianthus appreciate afternoon shade during summer. In the hotter climates of 4 through 9 they can be evergreen!

Forming mounds of 6-12 inches high and spread to about 15-18 inches wide, carpeting areas quickly.

Requiring average moisture, any well-drained soil, Dianthus appreciate mulch and deadheading to encourage them to rebloom.

Order your own uniform mounds of brilliant red Proven Winners® ColorChoice® blooms! Call Nature Hills today!

Botanical Name

Dianthus 'Paint the Town Red'
Class
- Magnoliopsida
Species

hybrid
Cultivar

Paint the Town Red
Growing Zones

4-9
Height

1-2 ft
Width

1-2 ft
Sunlight
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Red
Leaf Color
- Blue
- Green
Fall Color

Evergreen
Fragrant

Yes
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Does Not Ship To

AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

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Growing Zones 4-9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What USDA hardiness zones is Paint The Town Red Dianthus suitable for?

Paint The Town Red Dianthus thrives in USDA zones 4-9, where it can remain evergreen in hotter climates. This heat-tolerant perennial appreciates afternoon shade during summer in warmer zones. Plant in well-drained soil and provide mulch for best performance.

What is the mature height and spread of Paint The Town Red Dianthus?

Paint The Town Red Dianthus forms compact mounds 6-12 inches tall and spreads 15-18 inches wide. This uniform growth habit makes it perfect for edging borders and containers. Space plants accordingly to allow for their natural spreading habit when you shop at Nature Hills.

What are the sunlight requirements for Paint The Town Red Dianthus?

Paint The Town Red Dianthus thrives in full sun to part shade conditions. In hotter climates (zones 4-9), provide afternoon shade during summer to help with heat stress. Choose a location with at least 6 hours of morning sun for best flowering and healthy growth.

What type of soil does Paint The Town Red Dianthus prefer?

Paint The Town Red Dianthus thrives in any well-drained soil and tolerates dry conditions well. This perennial appreciates average moisture but won't tolerate waterlogged areas. Add mulch around the plants to retain consistent moisture and improve soil structure.

How do I care for Paint The Town Red Dianthus after planting?

Paint The Town Red Dianthus thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and average moisture. In zones 4-9, provide afternoon shade during hot summers and apply mulch around the base. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage reblooming throughout the season. Shop at Nature Hills for this proven performer.

Does Paint The Town Red Dianthus rebloom, and how do I encourage it?

Paint The Town Red Dianthus will rebloom with proper care after its early summer flowering period. Deadhead spent blooms regularly and apply mulch around the plants to retain moisture. This encourages additional flushes of fragrant magenta-red flowers throughout the growing season.

How is Paint The Town Red Dianthus shipped, and is it bare root or potted?

Paint The Town Red Dianthus ships as a live potted plant, not bare root. Potted perennials establish more reliably and can be planted throughout the growing season in zones 4-9. Plant immediately upon arrival or keep the container watered until you can transplant.