Dianthus deltoides 'Flashing Lights'

Maiden Pinks


Image courtesy of Swift Greenhouses

  • Masses of fragrant flowers
  • Small, single deep-rose flowers
  • Narrow, bright green foliage
  • Blooms late spring-early summer
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Evergreen
Evergreen
Fragrant
Fragrant
Garden
Garden
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Rock Garden
Rock Garden



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in loose, well drained soil and full sun Deadheading can promote more blooms Apply fertilizer annually for best bloom


Height: 6-8 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Fragrant
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Evergreen
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Great Foliage
  • Edging
  • Garden
  • Border or Bed
  • Rock Garden

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Mounding
  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Spring

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained