About This Variety

Meet This Variety

Maiden Pink (Dianthus deltoides) is a low-growing herbaceous perennial that forms spreading mats of narrow green foliage. From late spring into summer, slender stems carry bright pink, fringed flowers that add color to compact garden spaces.

Grow it in full sun and well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Its spreading habit suits border fronts, cottage gardens, containers, rock gardens, and ground-cover plantings. Avoid persistently wet soil, which can damage the plant crown.

A low-growing perennial with bright pink, fringed flowers for sunny borders, containers, cottage gardens, and ground-cover plantings.

Growing at a Glance

Botanical Name Dianthus deltoides
Life Cycle Perennial
Sun Requirement Full Sun
Water Needs Moderate
Soil Preference Well-drained; Neutral to Alkaline

Why Gardeners Love It

Bright Seasonal Blooms

Fringed pink flowers rise above low foliage from late spring into summer.Fringed pink flowers brighten late spring and summer.

Low, Spreading Habit

Mat-forming growth fits border fronts, rock gardens, containers, and small spaces.Low growth fits borders, containers, and small spaces.

Pollinator Value

Open flowers attract bees and butterflies while plants are in bloom.Flowers attract bees and butterflies.

Best Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Moisture Needs
Moderate
Soil Preference
Well-drained; Neutral to Alkaline

How to Grow

01

Prepare

Choose a full-sun site with well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

Choose full sun and well-drained soil.

02

Sow

Sow the small seeds shallowly and follow the packet's depth and timing guidance.

Sow shallowly and follow packet guidance.

03

Water

Keep the seedbed evenly moist during establishment without leaving the soil soggy.

Keep evenly moist, never waterlogged.

04

Thin

Thin crowded seedlings to improve airflow and give each plant room to spread.

Thin seedlings for airflow and spreading room.

05

Care

Remove spent flowers as needed and protect crowns from persistently wet soil.

Deadhead as needed and avoid soggy soil.

Garden Uses

Borders & Beds
Containers
Cottage Gardens
Ground Cover
Pollinator Gardens

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