Dianthus 'Paint the Town Red' - Perennial Pinks
🌿 Features
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Common Name: Perennial Pinks
Scientific Name: Dianthus 'Paint the Town Red'
Flower Color: Bright red to deep red
Mature Height: 25–30 cm
Mature Width: 25–30 cm
Habit: Compact and bushy, dense and generous habit
Bloom Time: Spring to Fall
Exposure: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate, prefers dry soils
Soil Type: Well-drained, poor to average
Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Excellent
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Pet Toxicity: Non-toxic
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✂️ Care
Very easy to grow and low-maintenance. Regularly remove spent flowers to prolong blooming and encourage continuous production of vibrant red flowers.
Lightly cut back after flowering to maintain a compact and bushy shape.
Apply a light mulch at the base to improve drainage. Minimal intervention required once the plant is established.

