| Botanical name | Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliancy' |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Free-flowering, large, bright-red flowers spread over dark green foliage. |
| Common name(s) | Maiden Pinks |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant bears dark green foliage. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained |
| Interesting info | Stems root as they grow. |
| Recommended varieties | D. deltoides ‘Leuchtfunk’ has masses of crimson blooms and dark green leaves with a purple flush. D. gratianopolitanus (D. caesius) (Cheddar pink), with fringed, fragrant pink-and-red flowers, forms a mat of greyish leaves. |
Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliancy' (Maiden Pinks)
- Botanical name: Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliancy'
- Common name(s): Maiden Pinks
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Free-flowering, large, bright-red flowers spread over dark green foliage. It does best in full sun, but tolerates shade. Needs well-drained soil. Stems root as they grow. D. deltoides ‘Leuchtfunk’ has masses of crimson blooms and dark green leaves with a purple flush. D. gratianopolitanus (D. caesius) (Cheddar pink), with fringed, fragrant pink-and-red flowers, forms a mat of greyish leaves.
Botanical Pronunciation: dye-AN-thus del-toe-EYE-deez
Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliancy' requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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Free-flowering, large, bright-red flowers spread over dark green foliage.
This plant bears dark green foliage.
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