Paint the Town Magenta carnation
Dianthus 'Paint the Town Magenta'
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 Magenta' carnation (Dianthus 'Paint the Town Magenta') 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. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. It blooms in spring, summer, and autumn, and the fragrant flowers attract butterflies and bees. The evergreen foliage stays attractive all year.
Pairs well with Catmint, Magnus coneflower, and Blue fescue.