How big does Maiden pink grow?

About 20 cm × 45 cm after ten years (height × width). Its ultimate size is 15–40 cm × 15–60 cm.

Is Maiden pink hardy?

Hardy down to -40 °C (USDA zone 3, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

When does Maiden pink flower?

Flowering: May–September, pink, purple, white.

How much water does Maiden pink need?

Water need: low. Drought tolerance: medium.

How much does Maiden pink cost?

It sells for roughly €3 to €4 in local shops, depending on size.

Maiden pink

Dianthus deltoides

Maiden pink (Dianthus deltoides) is a ground cover plant that reaches 20 cm × 45 cm after ten years. Light: full sun. Hardy down to -40 °C. Drought tolerance: medium. Sold in local shops from about €3.

Illustration of Maiden pink — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

A low pink that forms loose evergreen mats and is covered for weeks from early summer with small magenta, pink or white flowers. Plant it in sun in lean, sandy or gritty, well-drained soil: it suits rock gardens, edgings and the tops of walls, and shearing after bloom keeps it dense. It seeds itself around, while the centre of old mats can go bare after a few years, so divide and replant now and then.

Watch out for

Crown rot kills it in moist, poorly drained soil, especially in winter, and the mat dies out from the centre. Leaf spot can appear in humid summers where plants are crowded. Its wild populations are protected in Hungary, so plant nursery-grown stock only and never collect from the wild.

Key facts

Light: Full sun
Water need: Low
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 20 cm × 45 cm
Hardiness: down to -40 °C
Foliage: Evergreen
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D May–September, pink, purple, white

Group	Ground cover
Light	Full sun
Size after 10 years	20 cm × 45 cm
Ultimate size	15–40 cm × 15–60 cm
Hardiness	down to -40 °C (USDA 3, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Sandy
Foliage	Evergreen
Flowering	May–September, pink, purple, white
Water need	Low
Drought tolerance	Medium
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no data
Spreading	Medium
Distance from buildings	no data
Distance from paving	no data
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	30 cm
For dogs	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
For cats	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
For children	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
Typical price	from about €3

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
9 cm	approx. €3.60
size not stated	approx. €3 – €4

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made

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