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Dianthus deltoides--Maiden Pink

Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8                                     
Height: 8 in   Spread: 15 in                                
Type: herbaceous perennial                                  
Flowers: Pink, red                                          

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 tall.                     
   'Brilliant Cascade' - Bright crimson flowers on 6-inch   
     tall plants.                                           
   'Flashing Lights' - Rose-red flowers.                    
   'Microchip' - White flowers with a red eye.              
   'Zing Rose' - Bright pink flowers.                       

References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1997, Ray         
Wiegand's Nursery 1997, Thompson and Morgan 1997, White     
Flower Farm 1997, Bailey Nurseries 1997, Wayside Gardens    
1996.                                                       

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