Dianthus – ‘Paint the Town Fancy’
Features
This bright colored perennial produces single, rosy fuchsia flowers with red eyes atop a low mound of glaucous blue foliage. Use it to edge sunny borders and pathways.
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Resists: Deer
Continuous Re-Bloom
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Winter Interest
Salt Tolerant
Maintenance Notes
Grows best in sun to light shade and loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Tolerates dry soil for short periods.
Needs Good Drainage
Maintenance Category Easy
Water Category Average
Bloom Time
Flower Form Border Plant, Container, Edging Plant, Groundcover, Landscape, Mass Planting
Soil Fertility Average Soil
Soil PH Category Acidic Soil, Neutral Soil
pH B - pH 5.8 - 6.2
EC (2:1 Extraction Method) 0.6 - 0.9
Fertilization 150 - 200
Light Requirements High
Water Requirements Dry to Moderate
Rooting Out Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit
Growing On Temperature 55 - 65° Fahrenheit
Holding Temperature 40 - 50° Fahrenheit
Planting and Timing Information
Early Spring through Fall Finish. Standard PPP.
Finishing Times [weeks]
4-5" and Quart Pot : 5-6
6" and Gallon Pot : 8-9
7-9" Pot : 9-10
10-12" and Two Gallon Pot :
Pinching and Growth Regulators
None needed
Pest and Disease Management
General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.
Grower Tips
Good air circulation and water drainage is critical. Use soil mix that has excellent drainage.
