Paint The Town Fancy Dianthus is a compact mat-forming perennial with tidy dark blue-green foliage on sturdy hairy stems that do not flop. The large fuchsia pink flowers with magenta eyes have a spicy fragrance bloom in summer and can rebloom in fall if deadheaded. Blooms best in full sun and slightly alkaline, moist, and well-drained soil.
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Deadhead to extend bloom. Crown rot may occur in poorly-drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Phlox, Speedwell, Coneflower
IMAGES: Photos by Proven Winners, 'Paint the Town Fancy' Pinks
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.