Dianthus 'Maiden Red' (Dianthus 'Deltoides Red') $6.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Non-native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-8 • Height: 6-8 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring to Summer (May-August) • Colors: Bright red • Flower Size: 1-inch single blooms
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Well-draining, alkaline • Spacing: 12 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Butterflies: Nectar source • Native Bees: Pollen source • Moths: Evening visitor • Small Pollinators: Ground level access
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Light shearing to refresh • Fall: Clean up spent blooms • Winter: Evergreen in mild areas
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
White Dianthus
Silver Foliage Plants
Creeping Thyme
Blue Fescue
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Mat-forming habit • Bright eye-catching color • Drought tolerant • Long blooming • Sweet fragrance
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Excellent for rock gardens and borders.