Paint the Town Fuchsia carnation
Dianthus 'Paint the Town Fuchsia'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Paint the Town Fuchsia' carnation (Dianthus 'Paint the Town Fuchsia') is a perennial for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil of most types. The fragrant flowers draw butterflies and bees, and the leaves stay evergreen. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Catmint, Coneflower, and Blue fescue.