Dianthus 'Paint the Town Fancy' ~ Paint the Town Fancy Dianthus multicolored-bloom Tall spikes with tiny two-lipped

Tall spikes with tiny two-lipped violet blue flowers and deeper blue calyx bloom throughout summer until frost attracting butterflies and hummingbirds

Pruning is best done in late summer or early fall to prevent sap bleed

IMAGE:  Krzysztof Ziarnek

IMAGES: Photo by David J

Dolce® 'Frosted Berry' Coral Bells

Dianthus 'Paint the Town Fancy' ~ Paint the Town Fancy Dianthus multicolored-bloom Tall spikes with tiny two-lippedPaint The Town Fancy Dianthus is a compact mat forming perennial with tidy dark blue green foliage on sturdy hairy stems that do not flop. The large fuchsia pink flowers with magenta eyes have a spicy fragrance bloom in summer and can rebloom in fall if deadheaded. Blooms best in full sun and slightly alkaline, moist, and well drained soil. Type: Perennial Height: 0. 5' 1 Spread: 1 1. 5 Spacing: 1 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun