Dianthus 'Paint The Town Red'
Paint The Town Red' Pink
Paint The Town Red' Pink
Exposure
- Sun
- Partial sun
- Partial shade
Rusticity
Bloom time
- June
- July
- August
- September
- Abundant blooming of red flowers
- Attratcs butterflies
- Silebr green foliage
- Easy care
- Drougt resistant
Make a statement in your garden with Dianthus 'Paint the Town Red', a perennial carnation variety with irresistible charm. Its bright red flowers, with delicately fringed petals, will bring a touch of cheerfulness and energy to your flower beds, borders, and containers.
Exceptional features:
- Spectacular flowering: Enjoy a profusion of scarlet red, double, and fragrant flowers that bloom from June to September.
- Resistance and adaptability: This carnation variety is cold-hardy and drought-tolerant, making it an easy-to-grow plant.
- Attraction for pollinators: Its nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies and bees, contributing to the biodiversity of your garden.
- Delicate fragrance: Its flowers release a spicy and slightly sweet scent.
- Compact size: Reaching a height of 8 to 12 inches, it is ideal for borders, rock gardens, planters, and pots.
Care tips:
- Exposure: Full sun.
- Soil: Well-drained, slightly alkaline.
- Watering: Moderate, allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
- Pruning: Cut back faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Ideal for:
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Borders and rock gardens: Its vibrant flowers and compact habit make it an excellent choice for defining your spaces and adding colour to your rock gardens.
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Cottage gardens: Its romantic charm and delicate fragrance fit perfectly into a traditional cottage garden.
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Balconies and terraces: Bring a touch of colour and fragrance to your outdoor spaces.
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Pots and planters: Grow it in pots or planters to brighten up your terrace, balcony, or patio.
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Low-maintenance gardens: Its ease of care makes it an ideal choice for beginner or busy gardeners.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Bushy
- Compact
Flowering colours:
- Red
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Water thoroughly during the year of planting
- then during periods of drought thereafter.
Maintenance:
- Easy. Remove faded flowers to prolong flowering.
Soil requirement:
- Well drained and moderately dry
Features
Features
Resistance:
- Drought
- Diseases
Attract:
- Pollinators
- Butterflies
Use:
- Borders
- Flowerbeds
- Containers
Attribute:
- Long flowering
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