Product Description
Dianthus 'Paint the Town Fancy' PP34503 CPBRAF (30)ct Flat
Paint the Town Series
Common Name: Pinks
'Paint the Town Fancy' produces 1", single, rosy fuchsia flowers with a red eye 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.
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.
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.
Dianthus grow best in loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Lime can be added to the soil if it is naturally acidic to raise the pH. Dianthus can be grown in full sun or part shade, but the foliage will not be as lush and fewer flowers will be produced if it is grown in hot, dry areas. Regular watering during prolonged dry spells will be necessary. However, they are tolerant of short periods of dryness.
Do a thorough clean-up in the fall to prevent pest and disease problems and add a layer of mulch to protect the evergreen foliage. As soon as the weather begins to warm up, remove all of this mulch to prevent crown rot.
Height: 8.0-10.0 Inches
Spread: 16.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Pink shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun to Part Shade
Low to Average Water Needs
Average Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer and Early Fall
Attracts Butterflies
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads
Evergreen
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
Dianthus 'Paint the Town Fancy' is a vibrant and cheerful perennial that will add a splash of color to your garden. Here is a breakdown of its key features:
- Eye-Catching Blooms: 'Paint the Town Fancy' produces an abundance of bright, rosy fuchsia pink flowers with a striking red eye in the center. The petals are slightly serrated, adding to their charm. These blooms practically cover the plant when it is in full bloom.
- Continuous Flowering: This Dianthus is known for its long blooming period, starting in late spring or early summer, and continuing through the fall, especially with deadheading. You can expect a non-stop display of flowers throughout the warmer months.
- Attractive Foliage: Even when not in bloom, 'Paint the Town Fancy' offers visual interest with its unique blue-green, grass-like foliage. This foliage remains attractive even in winter, providing year-round appeal.
- Compact Growth: It has a compact, mounding growth habit, typically reaching about 8-10 inches in height and 16-18 inches in width. This makes it a great choice for borders, edging, containers, or even as a ground cover.
- Easy Care: 'Paint the Town Fancy' is a relatively low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow. It is drought-tolerant once established and is also deer-resistant.
Here are some additional points to consider about Dianthus 'Paint the Town Fancy':
- Sunlight: It thrives in full sun to partial sun, requiring at least 6 hours of sunlight per day for best blooming.
- Soil: It prefers well-drained soil and is adaptable to various soil types as long as the drainage is good.
- Watering: While drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from regular watering, especially during dry spells. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
- Pruning: Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms and help maintain a tidy appearance.
- Hardiness: It is generally hardy in USDA zones 4-9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
Dianthus 'Paint the Town Fancy' is a delightful and easy-to-grow perennial that will bring vibrant color and long-lasting beauty to your garden. Its eye-catching blooms, attractive foliage, and compact growth habit make it a versatile choice for various garden settings. It is a great option for adding a pop of color to borders, edging, or containers, and its low-maintenance nature makes it a perfect choice for busy gardeners.
Here are some additional ideas for using Dianthus 'Paint the Town Fancy' in your garden:
- Create a colorful ground cover: Plant 'Paint the Town Fancy' in a mass planting to create a vibrant and low-maintenance ground cover. The bright pink flowers will create a stunning carpet of color that will last for months.
- Add a touch of whimsy to a rock garden: The compact size and vibrant flowers of 'Paint the Town Fancy' make it a perfect addition to a rock garden. It will add a touch of color and interest to the rocky landscape.
- Use it as a filler in a container garden: 'Paint the Town Fancy' is a great filler plant for container gardens. It will add color and texture to the container and will also help to keep the soil moist.
- Attract pollinators to your garden: The bright flowers of 'Paint the Town Fancy' are attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Planting it in your garden will help to attract these beneficial creatures.
- Enjoy the fragrance of the flowers: 'Paint the Town Fancy' has a light, sweet fragrance that will add another dimension to your garden. Plant it near a patio or deck so you can enjoy the fragrance while you relax.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3in deep x 2in wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
