Maiden Pinks

Maiden Pinks

Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliant'

This compact perennial bears fragrant red flowers in summer.

  • Red flowers are produced in summer, providing colour through the bloom season.
  • Compact clump, reaching 20 cm at maturity; divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
  • Best in full sun to partial shade to full shade with moist, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Moist, Average
Drought Tolerant
✓
Hardiness Zone
3 – 3
Mature Height (meters)
0.15 – 0.2
Mature Spread (meters)
0.3 – 0.5
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Red
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
Summer
Habit
Compact
Deer Resistant
✓
Rabbit Resistant
✓
Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Landscape Uses
Border, Rock garden
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grows best in dry to average moisture, in a gritty, well-drained, alkaline soil. They will tolerate partial shade, but may produce fewer flowers. Should be divided every 2-3 years to rejuvenate. Remove spent flowers and shear foliage to maintain shape and compact habit.

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