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Caryophyllaceae
Maiden Pink
Dianthus deltoides
Youthful innocence and carefree love.
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus
- Dianthus
- Native to
- Europe, western Asia
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 15–25 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, sandy, neutral to alkaline
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 3–9
- Lifespan
- perennial; 3–5 years, self-sows
Did you know
- Each tiny flower has a distinctive darker V-shaped marking at the base of each petal, like a tiny eye.
- The species name 'deltoides' refers to the triangular (delta-shaped) pattern on the petals.
- It forms dense, creeping mats that cascade beautifully over walls and between stepping stones.
- The genus name Dianthus means 'divine flower' — the ancient Greeks considered pinks sacred to Zeus.
- Unlike many dianthus, maiden pink has virtually no fragrance, trading scent for visual charm.
Color meanings
Pink
maiden's blush and first love
Red
bold admiration
White
pure innocence