Dianthus Mad Magenta
Garden Pinks
'Mad Magenta' Dianthus forms a compact mound of blue-green foliage topped with vibrant magenta-pink flowers. The fringed blooms are lightly fragrant and appear in abundance in late spring, often repeating later in the season. Its bright colour and tidy growth habit make it a cheerful addition to borders, rock gardens, and container plantings.
- Height: 20-25 cm (8-10 in)
- Spread: 26-30 cm (10-12 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 4
- Sun or Shade: minimum five hours of direct sun
- Bloom Time: late spring to early summer with rebloom
- Leaf Colour: green
- Bloom Colour: magenta
- Critter Resistance: deer resistant
- Nature Attraction: butterflies
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Dianthus performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, especially in sandy or gravelly conditions. Plants benefit from good drainage during winter and moderate watering during the growing season. Deadheading spent blooms may encourage repeat flowering and helps keep plants looking neat.
Specials
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