"Dianthus deltoides - Maiden Pink"

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USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8

Height: 8 in (20 cm)

Spread: 15 in (37 cm)

Type: herbaceous perennial

Flowers: Pink, red.

Growing Dianthus deltoides

Comments: Maiden Pink is not long-lived and likes full sun and a light, well-drained, alkaline soil. The small flowers are produced in May and June. Shear the plant after flowering and provide winter protection. Maiden Pink forms a dense mat and can be used as a ground cover. Self-seeded volunteers can become a nuisance.

Propagation

Large clumps may be divided in the spring.

Cultivars

'Albus' - White flowers.
'Brilliancy' - Bright, rose colored blooms.
'Brilliant' - Bright crimson flowers are produced on mats of plants only 4 inches (10cm) tall .
'Brilliant Cascade' - Bright crimson flowers on 6-inch (15cm) tall plants.
'Flashing Lights' - Rose-red flowers.
'Microchip' - White flowers with a red eye.
'Zing Rose' - Bright pink flowers.

References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1999, Ray Wiegand's Nursery 1999, Thompson and Morgan 1997, White Flower Farm 1999, Bailey Nurseries 1999, Wayside Gardens 1999, Weston Nurseries 1999, Sheridan Nurseries 1999, Berryhill Nurseries 1999, Midwest Groundcovers 1999, Willoway Nurseries 1999.

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