Dianthus, Paint Magenta
Dianthus caryophyllus
$19.99
Unit price perBack for the 2026 season.
Paint Magenta Dianthus brings vivid, saturated color to the sunny border with its profuse, fringed flowers that bloom from late spring through summer in a rich, jewel-toned shade that holds up through summer heat without fading. The attractive bluish-green, narrow foliage is an ornamental asset in its own right, providing a cool-toned backdrop that makes the bright flower color pop. It grows in a neat, mounding form reaching twelve to eighteen inches, fitting neatly at the front of a border, along a path edge, or in mixed containers where its long bloom season provides continuous color. Deer and rabbits leave it alone, and it tolerates black walnut root zone conditions without difficulty. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage the next flush, and cut it back lightly in midsummer to freshen the foliage and promote strong repeat flowering.
Mature Height: 12 - 18"
Mature Spread: 12 - 18"
Sunlight Exposure: Sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Plant Profile
Dianthus, Paint Magenta
Sunlight Exposure
Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Landscape Use
Border, Accent
Growth Rate
Moderate
Growth Shape
Mounding
Flowering Season
Summer
Foliage Color
Green
Pest + Disease Resistance
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Insect Resistant, Disease Resistant
Pollinator + Wildlife Support
Pollinator – Butterflies
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer
Fall Color
Green
Garden Performance & Beauty
Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Repeat Flowering
Environmental Tolerances
Cold Tolerant, Juglone (Black Walnut) Tolerant
Winter Foliage
Deciduous
