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
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrant
Garden
Great Foliage
Rock Garden
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, medium moisture, well-drained soil. Grows well in full sun and tolerates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Propagate plants by division and/or re-seeding. Cut back spent flowers to prevent any unwanted re-seeding if desired. Ensure good drainage and air flow around the plants to prevent center die out and other issues.
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
Genus Overview: Dianthus
Common Name: Garden pinks
Evergreen perennial with spreading, mat-forming habit. Narrow, linear to lance-shaped leaves, green to grey-green. Heavily fringed or smooth and rounded, often fragrant double or single flowers. Blooms come in a wide variety of colors such as white, yellow, pink and red. Blooms in late spring through summer. Great for rock gardens, the fronts of borders, as an edging plant or in containers.