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Hardy perennial
Caryophyllaceae
Perennials
Carnation 'Paint The Town Red'
Dianthus
Dianthus ‘Paint The Town Red’: 20 cm height and 45 cm spread, sun to partial shade. Red flowers from June to September. Zone 4; choose soil compatible with its moisture needs.
- Exposure
- Sun to partial shade
- Life cycle
- Hardy perennial
- Hardiness
- Zone 4
Discover the plant
Common nameCarnation 'Paint The Town Red'
FamilyCaryophyllaceae
GenusDianthus
CultivarFaire la fête
TypeHardy perennial
Botanical nameDianthus
For a full sun to partial shade arrangement, 'Paint The Town Red' Dianthus (Dianthus 'Paint The Town Red') offers flowers in shades of red. Among its distinctive features: fragrant flowers. The foliage has shades of green, to be highlighted among different textures. The usual flowering period is June-September. At maturity, expect 20 cm in height and 45 cm in width, which makes it suitable for the foreground of borders and rockeries.
The success of 'Paint The Town Red' Dianthus begins with its location: full sun to partial shade, in suitable soil (well-drained, rather light; avoid water pockets around the crown). After planting 'Paint The Town Red' Dianthus, water enough to thoroughly moisten the root ball. Once established, allow the surface to dry between waterings and prioritize drainage, especially during mild spells. Spacing of about 45 cm between centers is a starting point, to be adjusted according to observed vigor. The indicated hardiness level is zone 4, to be assessed according to your garden's conditions.
The maintenance of 'Paint The Town Red' Dianthus mainly relies on observing the clump: remove spent flowers and avoid watering that leaves the crown soggy at the end of the day. The Dianthus' crown must remain clear; the lower leaves do not tolerate a layer of damp mulch pressed against them. For companion planting, consider border sages, catmints, upright sedums in varieties with similar needs. By composing around its volume of 20 cm by 45 cm, you will preserve the visibility of its blooms (June-September) and air circulation between plants.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Spacing / density
17.7 inches
Best planting time
Spring after the thaw or early autumn, allowing the roots to settle before the severe cold.
Propagation
Division of clumps; stem cuttings. Sowing does not guarantee the fidelity of a named cultivar.
Growing method
Dianthus 'Paint The Town Red': Spring after the thaw or early autumn, allowing the roots time to establish before the severe cold. After planting Dianthus 'Paint The Town Red', water enough to thoroughly moisten the root ball. Once rooted, allow the surface to dry between waterings and prioritize drainage, especially during thaws. The Dianthus crown must remain clear; the lower leaves do not tolerate a layer of damp mulch pressed against them.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
neutral; general indication of the botanical group
Care level
Routine maintenance
Watering
After planting Dianthus 'Paint The Town Red', water enough to thoroughly moisten the root ball. Once established, allow the surface to dry out between waterings and prioritize drainage, especially during warm spells.
Soil type
Well-drained, rather light; avoid water pockets around the collar.
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Moisture
Low to moderate after establishment; drainage priority
Seasonal care
Dianthus 'Paint The Town Red': remove faded flowers and avoid watering in a way that leaves the crown waterlogged at the end of the day. During its flowering period (June-September), also look out for damaged stems and neighboring plants that could obscure the clump.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
Stable, perforated container, significantly wider than the root ball; size to be adapted to the format sold and adult development.
To try 'Paint The Town Red' Dianthus in a container, choose a stable pot with drainage holes, suitable for the root ball and its future size (45 cm). Water must drain freely after each watering; check the root ball more often than if it were planted in the ground. Plan to protect the container in winter depending on your climate.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
8 inches (20.5 cm)
Width / spread
18 inches (45.5 cm)
Flower color
Red
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Persistent to semi-persistent depending on the climate and winter conditions
Growth rate
Fast
Growth habit
Erected
Fragrance
Scented flowers
Bloom period
June-September
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Companion plants to consider for Dianthus 'Paint The Town Red': border sages, catmints, upright sedums. Choose varieties that tolerate sun to partial shade and comparable moisture; allow each clump its adult space.
Plants to avoid
Around Dianthus 'Paint The Town Red', above all avoid neighbours that would cover its leaves or strongly compete with its root ball. Compatibility of light, water, and spread takes precedence over a list of so-called enemy plants.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
Where to plant Dianthus 'Paint The Town Red'?
Provide sun to partial shade and a suitable soil (well-drained, rather light; avoid water pockets around the collar). The collar of the carnation must remain clear; the lower leaves do not tolerate a layer of damp mulch pressed against them.
When does Dianthus 'Paint The Town Red' bloom?
The indicated period is June-September. The color palette of the flowers is red. The exact date and duration depend on the climate, the season and the plant's establishment.
How to Water and Care for 'Paint The Town Red' Dianthus?
After planting Dianthus 'Paint The Town Red,' water thoroughly to moisten the root ball deeply. Once established, allow the surface to dry out between waterings and prioritize good drainage, especially during mild spells. Remove faded flowers and avoid watering methods that leave the crown soaked at the end of the day.
Can Dianthus 'Paint The Town Red' be grown in a pot?
To try Dianthus ‘Paint The Town Red’ in a container, choose a stable pot with drainage holes, suitable for the root ball and its future size (45 cm). Water should drain freely after each watering; check the root ball more often than if it were planted directly in the ground. Plan to protect the container in winter depending on your climate.
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