





Geum chiloense

Alchemilla mollis

Aquilegia vulgaris

Geum chiloense

Achillea millefolium

Delphinium hybrida

Lychnis flos-cuculi

Catananche caerulea

Helianthemum hybrida

Salvia pratensis

Delphinium hybrida

Lychnis coronaria

Nepeta racemosa

Sidalcea

Rudbeckia fulgida

Aster novi-belgii

Filipendula hybridum

Helianthemum hybrida

Salvia nemorosa

Coreopsis verticillata

Echinacea purpurea

Knautia macedonica

Verbena bonariensis

Silene schafta

Coreopsis verticillata

Geum rivale

Lychnis coronaria

Sesleria caerulea

Geum rivale

Silene uniflora
For the successful cultivation of Maiden Pink (Dianthus deltoides), the choice of location is absolutely key. This plant is a specialist for sunny and dry places where other perennials may not thrive. Choose a place with all-day sun for it. The soil must be permeable, preferably poorer, sandy, or stony. If you have heavy clay soil in your garden, it must be improved before planting by adding gravel or sand so that water drains away quickly. In waterlogged soil, the pink would suffer and its roots could rot, especially in the winter period. Because you will receive an already established seedling, you can plant it throughout the season as long as it is not freezing, ideally in the spring or autumn, when the plants take root best.
When planting, maintain a spacing of approximately 30 cm, which corresponds to a density of about 9 to 12 plants per square meter. This spacing will ensure sufficient air circulation between the tufts and at the same time will create a beautiful closed stand over time. After planting, water the seedlings so that the soil connects with the roots. Once the plant is well established, it becomes very resistant to drought and requires watering only in periods of extremely long heat waves. Fertilization is not necessary; on the contrary, in soil that is too rich, the plant would grow exuberantly, but the stems would be weak and would flop. Great news is that Maiden Pink does not suffer from diseases or pests, so chemical protection is not needed.
Regarding maintenance, this is a short-lived perennial that will last in full beauty in one place for several years. To keep it in your garden long-term, it is advisable to leave at least part of the flowers to mature and seed. The plant willingly and reliably seeds itself, through which the stand naturally renews. If you wish to prolong the blooming period or prevent seeding in unsuitable places, you can remove faded stems continuously. The pink is fully frost-resistant (down to -23 °C) and does not require any special cover for the winter if it is planted in well-drained soil.
Growing in containers or window boxes is possible and very effective, especially if you are looking for a plant for a sunny south-facing balcony. The pot must have drainage holes, and do not forget to put a drainage layer of small stones or expanded clay at the bottom. Mix the substrate with sand in a 1:1 ratio so that it is light and does not retain water. In containers, the root system is more exposed to frost and drying out, so in winter wrap the container in insulation or sink it into the ground, and in summer keep an eye on it to ensure the substrate does not dry out completely to dust, although the plant can manage moderate drought with ease.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.
See how the seedling looks over the course of a year.








Dianthus carthusianorum

Alchemilla mollis

Achillea millefolium

Verbena bonariensis

Salvia nemorosa

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Gaura lindheimeri

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea pallida

Salvia nemorosa

Eryngium planum

Echinacea purpurea

Calamintha nepeta

Rudbeckia fulgida

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Gaura lindheimeri

Salvia nemorosa

Leucanthemum vulgare

Achillea millefolium

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Salvia nemorosa