Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
This low maintenance perennial will produce lively bright magenta ¾ to 1-inch wide blossoms that rise above its foliage from late spring to early summer and rebloom in the fall. The jagged-edged blossoms look great against its low mounded blue-green grass-like foliage. During peak bloom time, the flowers will completely cover the plant.
The fragrant flowers are sweetly clover scented but not so cloyingly sweet that the scent is overwhelming. Paint the Town Magenta Pinks Dianthus makes a fabulous addition to border gardens, rock gardens and foundation plantings. It’s also a good option for planting along pathways, mass plantings and in container gardens as a filler plant. Cut a few stems and add them to your garden-inspired bouquets. The foliage will reach 6 inches in height with blossoms appearing about two inches higher. It has a spread of approximately 14 inches.
Paint the Town Magenta Pinks Dianthus Care
Prune Paint the Town Magenta Pinks Dianthus back in early spring before new growth begins. This perennial is both heat and drought tolerant so it can handle hot summer temperatures. It will attract bees and butterflies, but deer tend to leave it alone. Plant Paint the Town Magenta Pinks Dianthus in full to partial sun conditions in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 to 9.
Paint the Town Magenta Pinks Dianthus Spacing
Space individual plants approximately 10 inches apart to give them room to spread as they mature.
Paint the Town Magenta Pinks Dianthus Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Bloom Period: Early Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Blue |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Short |
| Height: 6-8 Inches |
| Spread: 12-14 Inches |
| Spacing: 12-14 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Resists: Deer |
| Features: Drought; Heat Tolerant; Salt Tolerant; Fragrant Flower |
| Scientific Name: Paint the Town Magenta' Dianthus hybrid USPP 29,222 |
| Common Name: Paint the Town Magenta Pinks Dianthus |
| Other Name(s): Pinks |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- DIAMG
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.