88 to 1.2 dry liters in volumeġ.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volumeġ.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volumeġ.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volumeĢ.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volumeģ.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volumeġ.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volumeĢ.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volumeĢ.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volumeĥ.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volumeĥ.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26. 96 dry liter in volumeġ.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volumeġ.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Order your own uniform mounds of brilliant red blooms! Call Nature Hills today! Requiring average moisture, any well-drained soil, Dianthus appreciate mulch and deadheading to encourage them to rebloom. In the hotter climates of 4 through 9 they can be evergreen!įorming mounds of 6-12” high and spread to about 15-18” wide, carpeting areas quickly. Rock gardens, roadside 'hell strips', and coastal areas all benefit from dry soil-loving, salt-tolerant plants! Plus they are fragrant cut flower garden additions! #ProPlantTips For Careįull sun plants with improved heat tolerance, Dianthus appreciate afternoon shade during summer. Edge perennials, wind throughout mixed-shrub borders or as facer plants around foundation plantings and shrubs. Paint The Town Red enhances gardens of all sizes and perfect for containers. The uniform shape and pleasing clumping habit define walkways and paths beautifully! Flowers completely cover the plant when its in peak. Growing in smooth mounds the glaucous blue-green foliage, naturally carpet areas vividly! How to Use Dianthus Paint The Town Red In The Landscapeĭianthus are perfectly sized to edge sunny borders and Cottage gardens. Paint the Town Red produces ¾-1', single, deep magenta red flowers and serrated petals. Maintenance & pruning: Little to no pruning or maintenance needed.Spicy-sweet red blooms on fine-textured foliage! Dianthus Paint The Town Red (Dianthus 'Paint the Town Red') enlivens your gardens with bold drifts of color!Įarly summer blooming, Garden Pinks have magenta-red, bright-colored flowers that completely cover the plant. This bright colored perennial produces single, deep magenta red flowers atop a low mound of glaucous blue foliage. Evergreen perennial may look a bit tatty coming out of harsh winters, but will recover as spring begins. Winterizing: Remove all the dead and fallen plant matter to prevent the risk of rot or damage. Drought tolerant once established, but should be watered regularly during periods of hot, dry weather.įertilizing: Nothing special required one application of garden fertilizer in early spring is sufficient. Light: Full sun is preferred can grow in part shade, though the blooms will not be as prolific. How To Grow Soil: Dianthus aren't particularly fussy about soil, though they do require good drainage. Uses: Alpine and rock, container gardening, cottage gardening, edging, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden, slopes, small spaces, under planting Season of interest: Late spring-early summerįeatures: Proven winners, ground covers, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners Sun exposure: Part sun (4-6 hours/day) to full sun (6+ hours/day) Details Botanical name: Dianthus x ' Paint the Town Red' It's truly a high-performance plant in both cold and hot climates. These dianthus are ideal additions to rock gardens, flower gardens, and landscaping, and their neat evergreen foliage is very nice along the edge of a path or garden bed. Add its low maintenance nature and drought tolerance into the mix, and you've got yourself one tough perennial. Its spicy-sweet fragrance attracts pollinators but deters deer. Deep magenta red flowers cover the plant's blue-green foliage creating a colorful carpet of non-stop blooms. More Information Description Paint the Town 'Red' dianthus ( Dianthus hybrid) brightens up the garden, even in the heat! Its heat tolerance makes it special, but its flower power is what really makes this plant a must-have for your garden.
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