‘Paint the Town Magenta’ Pinks (Dianthus)

(Pinks) ‘Paint the Town Magenta’ is noted for its heat tolerance, a welcome addition to the Proven Winners Perennial family. Early to bloom, ‘Paint the Town Magenta’ dianthus has 3/4-1 inch bright magenta flowers. These fragrant flowers carpet the blue green foliage. This beautiful spring bloomer stands 8 inches tall and 12-14 inches wide. ‘Paint the Town Magenta’ is an excellent choice for borders, pathways, and in rock gardens. Dianthus grows best in loose, well-drained soils, is drought tolerant and prefers full sun to part shade locations. Encourage a fall rebloom by giving a light trim after the flowers are spent. ‘Paint the Town Magenta’ dianthus is deer-resistant and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. ‘Paint the Town Magenta’ is part of the Proven Winners Perennial family.