Dianthus deltoides Brilliant
Dianthus deltoides Brilliant
Dianthus deltoides Brilliant
Dianthus deltoides Brilliant
Dianthus deltoides Brilliant
Dianthus deltoides Brilliant
Dianthus deltoides Brillant
Maiden Pink
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Description
Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliant', also known as the delta pink or heath pink, forms a carpet-like clump that covers the ground well and persists through winter. The small, narrow leaves are covered with bright red flowers from late spring to summer. They adorn vibrant green foliage that is sometimes tinged with bronze. This hardy and drought-tolerant perennial is ideal for rockeries or the tops of walls, in full sun.
'Brilliant' belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family. It is a cultivar derived from Dianthus deltoides, native to Europe and temperate Asia, growing in dry areas such as heathlands or hills. This pink's growth is fast, quicly forming dense cushions that lie almost flat on the ground. Its adult size will not exceed 15cm (6in) in height with a spread of 30cm (12in) or more. This pink forms a small prostrate clump with a creeping habit. Its linear, narrow leaves are vibrant green and sometimes tinged with bronze. They are evergreen and flexible, tightly packed on slender stems. Flowering begins in May and June, continuing until August if the soil is not too dry. The plant will be covered in small, flat, scarlet red flowers with fringed petals. The flowers are pleasantly scented, and appear at the top of generally uniflorous stems. The plant tends to self-seed spontaneously in light soil.
Plant 'Brilliant' in an open location where it can spread in the sun. It will be magnificent in a rockery, on a well-drained embankment, or at the top of a dry-stone wall. This plant can also fill the base of bushes in large pots, and decorate large containers or alpine troughs. Its companions can be alpines and mountain plants such as alyssums, soapworts, aubrietas, and sunroses.
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Dianthus
deltoides
Brillant
Caryophyllaceae
Maiden Pink
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant in ordinary, gravelly or limestone soil, that is moist to dry and especially well-drained. Soil rich in gravel yields good results. Collar rot occurs in soil retaining moisture and is the main disease that decimates pinks. This plant prefers a very sunny exposure. Only water in case of prolonged drought. Regularly remove faded flowers to encourage flowering and extend its lifespan. However, in rocky soil, this pink self-seeds abundantly if care is taken to let some fruits ripen. Lightly trim the clump after flowering to help it regenerate. In poor soil, it will be useful to apply a balanced fertiliser in March. This pink does not appreciate the competition of invasive plants, which, when placed nearby, can cause its death by imposing too much shade.
This abundant flowering is offset by a short lifespan. However, the plant self-seeds abundantly in rocky soil.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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