Description

Maiden Pink description:

Rose pink flowers on slender stems above a green mat in summer, occasionally there are white flowers.

A pollinator friendly plant including bees.
This is a butterfly friendly plant.
Can tolerate a coastal aspect with a certain amount of salt laden air.

How easy is it to grow:
This is good for a wildlife garden and it is easy provided it is in a well drained, stony soil.

We have plenty more wildflowers for sale – many are easy to grow.

Botanical name: Dianthus deltoides

The best position in the garden:

Prefers sun.

Is it useful as a ground cover plant?

Yes, it will plug a gap in the wildflower garden or border.

What type of soil:

Free draining soil, likes poor soils (ones that aren’t rich in plant food).

How much moisture:

Normal moisture.

Hardiness and, or, lifespan:

Hardy.

Care and maintenance:

When newly planted always keep it watered until the roots have grown down and it is able to find its own moisture.

Size of plant:

Height 15 cm.
Spread 50 cm.

Planting density – to calculate how many plants are required in a planting scheme:

Allow 4 plants per square metre.

Buy wildflowers for your plant borders and wildlife garden.