Product Description
Dianthus 'Paint the Town Red' PP33293 CPBRAF (30)ct Flat
Paint the Town Series
Common Name: Pinks
'Paint the Town Red' produces ¾-1", single, deep magenta red flowers 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: 6.0-8.0 Inches
Spread: 16.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Red shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun to Part Shade
Low to Average Water Needs
Average Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer, Early Fall
Attracts Butterflies
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Dried Seed Heads
Evergreen
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
Dianthus 'Paint the Town Red' is a vibrant and fragrant flowering perennial that adds a burst of bold color to gardens. It is a popular choice for its showy blooms, compact habit, and ability to rebloom throughout the season. Here is a closer look at what makes it special:
Appearance:
- Flowers: 'Paint the Town Red' features a profusion of fragrant, magenta-red, single blooms with serrated petal margins. The 0.75-1 inch wide flowers create a carpet of color over the blue-green foliage.
- Foliage: The plant has a compact, mounded habit with blue-green, finely-textured foliage that forms a lovely backdrop for the vibrant flowers.
Growing Conditions:
- Light: Thrives in full sun to part shade. While it prefers full sun for optimal flowering, it can tolerate some shade, especially in hotter climates.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil. It can tolerate average garden soil but performs best in fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline soil.
- Water: Requires moderate watering. It is essential to avoid overwatering, as soggy soil can lead to root rot.
Characteristics:
- Mature Size: Reaches a height of 6-9 inches with a spread of 12-18 inches, forming a compact and mounded clump.
- Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 4-9, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of climates.
- Bloom Time: Blooms primarily in early summer, with the potential for reblooming in early fall if spent flowers are deadheaded.
- Growth Habit: Forms a neat, mounded habit, making it ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers.
Why it is Popular:
- Vibrant Color: The bright magenta-red flowers of 'Paint the Town Red' add a bold and cheerful touch to the garden.
- Fragrance: The flowers have a spicy-sweet fragrance that adds another sensory dimension to the garden.
- Reblooming Potential: With proper deadheading, it can rebloom throughout the season, providing continuous color.
- Compact Habit: Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller gardens or containers, as well as for mass plantings to create a stunning ground cover.
- Low Maintenance: 'Paint the Town Red' is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal care once established.
- Deer Resistant: It is generally deer-resistant, making it a good choice for gardens where deer are a problem.
Uses:
- Borders: Adds a pop of color and fragrance to garden borders.
- Rock Gardens: Its compact size and drought tolerance make it well-suited for rock gardens.
- Containers: Ideal for container gardening, where its vibrant flowers and compact habit can be enjoyed on patios or balconies.
- Cut Flowers: The fragrant flowers can be used in fresh arrangements.
- Mass Plantings: Creates a stunning ground cover when planted in groups, providing a sea of color and fragrance.
Additional Information:
- 'Paint the Town Red' is part of the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® series of Dianthus, known for their vibrant colors, fragrance, and long blooming periods.
- Deadheading spent flowers encourages reblooming and maintains a tidy appearance.
- Dividing clumps every few years helps maintain plant vigor and prevents overcrowding.
Overall, Dianthus 'Paint the Town Red' is a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking a beautiful, fragrant, and low-maintenance perennial with vibrant color and a compact habit. Its adaptability, reblooming potential, and deer resistance make it a valuable addition to any garden, bringing joy and beauty throughout the summer months.
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!
