Dianthus, Maiden Pinks 'Brilliant'

Dianthusdeltoides

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
Species
deltoides (del-TOY-deez)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Old Lyme, Connecticut

Seymour, Connecticut

Chicago, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Olathe, Kansas

Scottville, Michigan

Madison, Mississippi

Lincoln, Nebraska

Auburn, New Hampshire

Somerset, New Jersey

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Lima, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

CHIMACUM, Washington

Ellsworth, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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S
Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) | June 2008 | positive

Brilliant color. Loaded with blooms. Will give another lesser bloom with shearing. Plant these at least 24" apart.

J
Scottville, MI (Zone 4b) | June 2004 | positive

Very nice... filled in a rock garden space very quickly. The foliage on mine has turned very dark green, which gives one more good bit o...Read More

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Lenexa, KS (Zone 6a) | May 2004 | positive

Purchased a total of 3 3-inch potted plants in April 2003 and in May 2004 these have grown into a 18-24 inch mat. Foliage was semi-everg...Read More

C
Auburn, NH | June 2003 | neutral

Lovely little flower, but unlike the several other dianthus cultivars here in our z5 garden, this one blooms only sparsely - not so much ...Read More

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