Dianthus hybrida 'Mad Magenta'
Pinks
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- Masses of magenta flowers bloom late spring to late summer
- Fragrant flowers
- Mounding blue-green foliage
- Great for borders, containers and as an edging plant
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Garden
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, medium moisture, well-drained soil. Grows well in full sun and tolerates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Propagate plants by division and/or re-seeding. Cut back spent flowers to prevent any unwanted re-seeding if desired. Ensure good drainage and air flow around the plants to prevent center die out and other issues.
Height: 6-8 in
Spread: 12-15 in
Spacing: 10-12 in
Bloom Color: Magenta
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Edging
- Container
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Dianthus
Common Name: Garden pinks
Evergreen perennial with spreading, mat-forming habit. Narrow, linear to lance-shaped leaves, green to grey-green. Heavily fringed or smooth and rounded, often fragrant double or single flowers. Blooms come in a wide variety of colors such as white, yellow, pink and red. Blooms in late spring through summer. Great for rock gardens, the fronts of borders, as an edging plant or in containers.