Dianthus Paint the Town Red PW#1
Dianthus Paint the Town Red PW#1
Paint the Town Red Dianthus
Bright red flowers, drought-resistant, continuous summer color
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A Proven Winners selection with 3/4-1" wide, single deep magenta red flowers in early summer. Grows best in full sun to light shade in well-drained soil. Deer resistant. Attractive to butterflies. 6-8"
Botanical Name- Dianthus Paint the Town Red
Pronunciation- dy-AN-thus
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Magenta red
Bloom Time- Early Summer
Companion Plants- Penstemon 'Onyx and Pearls' (dark foliage with red blooms)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, hoverflies
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP51A
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove spent blooms to encourage rebloom; prefer well-drained soil and moderate watering.
Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming. Trim back old foliage in fall.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) sparingly in spring; low feeding need. Avoid waterlogging in clay, as Dianthus requires good drainage.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Rust, crown rot
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