Dianthus × 'Paint the Town Magenta' (Pinks 'Paint the Town Magenta') is a compact, colorful perennial that brings strong early-season impact to borders, paths, and containers. You get a tidy 6-8 inch mound of glaucous blue to blue-gray foliage, topped with frilly, serrated, magenta-pink flowers that are noticeably fragrant. In many gardens the foliage stays attractive well beyond bloom and can remain evergreen in milder winters.

Plant it where you can give it bright light: full sun is ideal, and part shade is fine (especially in hotter climates). Provide well-drained soil and avoid sites that stay wet, particularly in winter. Water to establish, then let the soil dry slightly between waterings; this plant handles short dry spells better than soggy conditions.

For the longest show, shear or deadhead after the first flush of bloom to encourage rebloom later in the season. Space plants about 12-14 inches apart so the mounds fill in without crowding, and trim lightly as needed to keep the habit neat.

This dianthus is a great fit for edging, rock and cottage-style plantings, and mixed containers. The flowers are useful for small cuts, and the blooms are popular with pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-9 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 6-8"
• Spread: 12-14"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Salt
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Evergreen: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes

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