Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000514
11/12/99
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 (Vis. 1) 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 (Vis. 2).
'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 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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