'Paint the Town Magenta' is a dazzling perennial that brings a burst of color to any garden. It produces single, vibrant magenta-pink flowers that are not only eye-catching but also fragrant, perched atop a low mound of glaucous blue foliage. This beauty thrives in sunny borders and pathways, offering continuous blooms from summer through fall. As one of the earliest Dianthus to bloom, it provides an early splash of color, while its lasting blossoms keep the garden lively all season long. Perfect for adding charm and fragrance to any landscape, it’s a must-have for vibrant garden displays.
6-8 inches tall and 12-14 inches wide at maturity
Hardy in zones 4-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
Space plants 12-14 inches apart for best results
Produces fragrant magenta flowers early summer to fall
Maintains fragrant blue-green foliage year round
Great for borders, containers, landscapes, mass planting, cut and dried flowers
Attracts bees and butterflies
Heat, drought and salt tolerant, continuous bloomer, fall and winter interest
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners® Continuous Release Fertilizer in spring. Grows best in consistently moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Cut back after flowering to encourage them to rebloom in early fall.
Shipping Info:
Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
Quart perennials are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
0.65 Gallon perennials are 6-14 in. at the time of shipment
1 Gallon perennials are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
Perennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom