Dianthus deltoides (Maiden Pink) - Gardenia
Vigorous and free-flowering, Dianthus deltoides (Maiden Pink) is an evergreen perennial forming a spreading mat of narrow, green leaves. In late spring and summer, the foliage mound is covered by a profusion of heavily fringed, small, single flowers in shades of red, pink or white.
Maiden pink, Dianthus deltoides - planting and care - Nature
Maiden pink, flower-bearing and fragrant. Maiden pink is a very beautiful small perennial, excellent to decorate rocky areas and low-lying walls. Major Maiden pink facts. Flowering – May to September. Caring for it is easy, and the tips presented here will let you have magnificent Dianthus deltoides all summer long.
How to Grow and Care for Dianthus — Pinks - Harvest to Table
Maiden pink (D. deltoides) is a perennial that blooms up to 2 months; use a groundcover grows 6 to 12 inches (15-30cm) tall; rose-red flowers from early to midsummer; cold tolerant to -40°F (-40°C).
Dianthus deltoides (Lady's Cushion, Maiden Pink, Meadow Pink) …
Dianthus deltoides, commonly known as maiden pink, is a flowering plant in the Caryophyllaceae or carnation family. The species, deltoides, means the Greek letter delta (Δ), possibly referring to the narrowly triangular leaves.
Maiden Pink (Dianthus deltoides) - MyGardenLife
A mat forming species of Dianthus well-suited for use as a small scale groundcover. Blooms over a long period with the cheery flowers resting atop a bed of deep green, needle-like foliage. Good soil drainage, year round, is essential.
Maiden Pink Dianthus | Flowers | Illinois Extension | UIUC
Bloom Season: June. Size: Small. Features of Maiden Pink Dianthus. Low growing, spreading plant that offers early spring flower color followed by attractive mat-like blue-green foliage. Reported to be deer resistant. Care. Prefers a well-drained soil in a full sun site.
Dianthus deltoides - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Dianthus deltoides, commonly called maiden pink, is an evergreen perennial that typically forms loose spreading mats of foliage to 4-6” tall and to 24” wide. Narrow, linear to lance-shaped leaves.
Dianthus Deltoides, Maiden Pink - americansouthwest.net
Dianthus Deltoides, Maiden Pink. Dianthus deltoides is a European species, introduced to North America, where it is most common in New England, in the northeast; in the west, its scattered locations include north Colorado, northwest Washington and central California. Leaves are narrow, linear to lanceolate on flowering shoots, more oblanceolate ...
How to Plant and Grow Dianthus - Better Homes & Gardens
Jul 9, 2024 · Dianthus deltoides ‘Red Maiden’ catches the eye with hot pink blossoms that appear in late spring. The 12-inch-tall flowers of this perennial sit atop a mat of deep green foliage. Zones 3–8
Maiden pink - planting, care and tips - live-native.com
Dec 3, 2020 · The maiden pink (Dianthus deltoides) belongs to the carnation family (Caryophyllaceae) and is widespread in Europe and Asia. Their generic name Dianthus is of Greek origin and means “flower of the gods”. The maiden pink prefers to colonize lean, sandy meadows, pastures and dry slopes.