200 Maiden Pink Carnation Seeds for Planting | Dianthus deltoides Pink Ground Cover Flower

Maiden Pink (Dianthus deltoides) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial prized for its masses of small, fringed pink flowers that brighten rock gardens, borders, and cottage-style beds. Its fine green foliage spreads into a tidy carpet, making it an excellent choice for ground cover, edging, and filling gaps between stones or along pathways.

This charming species blooms through late spring and summer, attracting pollinators while offering dependable color in sunny spots. It tolerates poor, dry soils once established and works well in containers, alpine gardens, and informal wildflower plantings.

Plant Features

• Low, spreading habit that forms a dense ground cover
• Small, fringed pink flowers with a delicate, classic carnation look
• Fine green foliage that stays attractive through the season
• Suited to rock gardens, borders, edging, and containers
• Attracts pollinators and tolerates dry conditions once established

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Dianthus deltoides
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to light shade
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Low, mat-forming
• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
• Spacing: About 8 to 12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow seeds indoors in late winter or early spring, pressing them lightly into the surface of a moist, well-drained seed-starting mix. Keep the medium evenly moist but not soggy and provide bright light. Germination can be slow and uneven, so be patient and maintain steady conditions. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots before moving them outdoors after the last frost.

Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil and space plants so air can circulate freely. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering as plants settle in. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, and trim back lightly after the season to keep the mat tidy. Avoid overly wet or heavy soils, which can cause crown rot.

What's Included

200 Maiden Pink Carnation (Dianthus deltoides) seeds for garden planting.