Frilly white petals surround the fiery center for an eye-catching effect. Dianthus Deltoides Maiden Pink. Height/Spread: Compact stature with mat-forming habit, 6-8 inches tall, 12-14 inches wide. Noteworthy Characteristics. This new, rare and most-gorgeous, bone hardy, soundly perennial dark red Dianthus was used by Cleve West, to make a sensation when the Daily Telegraph garden won best in show at Chelsea 2011. Confetti Red is an eye-catching variety of Dianthus deltoides that produces vibrant deep red flowers. Dianthus deltoides Confetti Cherry Red. Color: White flowers with a pink eye rimmed with crimson, dark green foliage. They are short-term perennials that are often used as a ground cover. Dianthus deltoides are Maiden Pinks. A much-desired addition to any garden for use as groundcover, borders and in rock gardens. This is a variation that has blooms that are either red or pink in color. Dianthus deltoides. DIANTHUS DELTOIDES (Maiden Pink Red Spreading Dianthus) $ 12.98 – $ 48.50 . A superb ground cover plant that reaches a height of just 10cm, they are perfect for creating lasting colour throughout the summer months from June to September. Exposure: Full sun. Maiden Pinks: USDA Zone: 2-9: Plant number: 1.180.260. These have a wonderful smell that will enhance your garden and add a splash of color to your outdoor décor. Dianthus deltoides, commonly called maiden pink, is an evergreen perennial that typically forms loose spreading mats of foliage to 4-6” tall and to 24” wide.Narrow, linear to lance-shaped leaves. Botanical name: Dianthus deltoides Best For: Cut flower, ground cover, Home garden, Edges/borders Light Requirement & care: Full Sun, open, good, free draining, alkaline soils Fruit: Fruit is an oval to cylindric capsule about as long as the calyx, open at the top with 4 teeth around the mouth. Maiden Pinks are easy-care perennials, ideal for the beginning gardener. Bloom Time: Late spring to mid-summer. The blooms are often pink to red-pink but can also be white or spotted with white. Outstanding low growing hardy perennial grows only 4” tall and spreads into a mat of dark green leaves. 7. 8. D. deltoides is one of the most aggressive Dianthus species, and if allowed to form seed, it will self-sow freely. Dianthus deltoides Confetti Cherry Red. And it is yet another great plant for attracting bees and butterflies into the garden, and if content will naturalise moderately. Few seeds collected. Zones: 3-9. Stems are green or tinged red, slender and stiff, unbranched or branched in the upper stem, hairless or minutely hairy. Shearing back spent blooms will encourage reblooming and minimize self seeding. Vigorous and free-flowering, Dianthus deltoides (Maiden Pink) is an evergreen perennial forming a spreading mat of narrow, green leaves. They will do well with full sun and well-drained soil. Notes: Inside are numerous tiny, blackish-brown seeds. 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