Description
1 Gallon Pot
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature SizeHeight – 8”Spread – 18”
This plant is hardy in zones 4 – 9
Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
DETAILS
FEATURES
This bright colored perennial produces single, deep magenta red flowers atop a low mound of glaucous blue foliage. Use it to edge sunny borders and pathways.
Fragrant FlowerFragrant FoliageContinuous Bloom or RebloomerWinter InterestHeat TolerantDrought TolerantSalt TolerantAttracts: BeesButterflies
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type: PerennialHeight Category: ShortGarden Height: 6 – 8 Inches15cm – 20cmSpacing: 16 – 18 Inches 41cm – 46cmSpread: 16 – 18 Inches 41cm – 46cmFlower Colors: PinkRedFlower Shade: Deep magenta redFoliage Colors: BlueGreenFoliage Shade: Glaucous blueHabit: MoundedContainer Role: Filler
PLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement: Part Sun to Sun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category: EasyBloom Time: Early SummerEarly FallHardiness Zones: 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category: AverageNeeds Good DrainageSoil Fertility Requirement: Average SoilSoil PH Category: Alkaline SoilNeutral SoilUses: Border PlantContainerEdging PlantGroundcoverLandscapeMass PlantingMaintenance Notes:
Grows best in full sun to light shade and loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Tolerates dry soil for short periods.
‘Paint the Town Red’ Dianthus hybrid USPP 33,293, Can PBRAFPictures and Information Copied from Proven Winners
