'Paint the Town Magenta' Pinks
Best vibrant blooms for low maintenance garden enthusiasts.
'Paint the Town Magenta' is a dazzling perennial that brings a burst of color to any garden. It produces single, vibrant magenta-pink flowers that are not only eye-catching but also fragrant, perched atop a low mound of glaucous blue foliage. This beauty thrives in sunny borders and pathways, offering continuous blooms from summer through fall.
$29.69
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
986
/ 4677
#986 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
+7%
Above average
Mature Size
814
/ inches tall, inches wide
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a consistent, bold splash of color in their landscape.
- Busy individuals desiring beautiful, high-impact plants without fuss.
- Homeowners wanting flexible, adaptable plants for various outdoor spaces.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with predominantly shady or consistently moist garden beds.
- Planners expecting a very long-term, permanent perennial garden fixture.
- Designers preferring softer, more subtle, or highly specific color schemes.
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from summer through fall provides exceptional seasonal color.
Environmental Resilience
Handles heat, drought, and salt with impressive, low-stress reliability.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal effort to keep the mound looking tidy and vibrant.
Pollinator Appeal
Fragrant blooms act as a reliable magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Garden Versatility
Compact size makes it perfect for borders, pathways, and container arrangements.
Pest Resistance
Deer tend to ignore this plant, protecting your garden investment.
Key Specs
Mature Size
8 inches tall, 14 inches wide
Hardiness Zones
4-9
Sun Exposure
Full to part sun
Spacing
14 inches
Bloom Time
Summer to fall
Flower Color
Magenta-pink
Foliage
Blue-green
Growth Rate
Moderate
Features
- Dazzling magenta-pink flowers
- Fragrant blossoms add sensory appeal
- Continuous blooming from summer through fall
- Attractive blue-green foliage year-round
- Deer resistant for garden protection
- Heat, drought, and salt tolerant
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Low maintenance requirements
What customers say
Customers consistently express high satisfaction with the 'Paint the Town Magenta' Pinks, frequently highlighting their exceptional quality and vibrant, long lasting blooms. Many appreciate how easily these plants establish and thrive, requiring minimal effort to maintain their stunning appearance throughout the growing season. Gardeners often commend their robust growth and the rich, consistent color they bring to landscapes, making them a reliable choice for adding a cheerful splash of magenta. The overall sentiment points to a plant that delivers on its promise of beauty and resilience with remarkable ease.
Know before you buy
This perennial performs best in full to part sun. For the most vibrant magenta-pink blooms, aim for at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
No, this variety is deer resistant. Its foliage and scent are generally unappealing to deer, making it a reliable choice for gardens prone to wildlife browsing.
It is a low-maintenance plant that thrives with minimal intervention. Once established, it is heat, drought, and salt tolerant, requiring only well-drained soil to stay healthy.
Since the mature width of this plant is 14 inches, you should space them 14 inches apart from the center of one plant to the center of the next. This allows enough room for the foliage to fill in without overcrowding.
No, the glaucous blue-green foliage is attractive year-round. It provides consistent color and texture in your garden even when the plant is not in its summer-to-fall blooming cycle.
Yes, it is salt tolerant, which makes it an excellent candidate for coastal landscapes where salt spray can damage more sensitive plants.
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