Green Speckles

Dianthus Maiden Pink

45 cm flowering evergreen perennials Native to Asia and Europe. Excellent groundcover. Flowers are usually pink, and sometimes white or spotted white.

Planted May 2022

McKenzie seeds

Journal 2022

• May
  • 15: Sow. McKenzie seeds. 5 small jiffies with starting mix.
  • 20: Emerge
• June
  • 5: Looking dying

Care

• Full sun.
• Neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil.
• Versatile. Deer and drought resistant.
• Deadhead to prolong flowering. Shear after flowering to keep neat.
• Low to average water need.

References

• Gardenia: Dianthus deltoides "Arctic Fire" (Maiden Pink)
• The Spruce: How to Grow Perennial Dianthus