Brilliant Maiden Pink Plants

Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliancy' - Maiden Pink Plants

'Brilliancy' (or Brilliant, it's the same plant) is a small alpine perennial that forms a slow-spreading carpet of ground cover approximately 20cm tall, its lush evergreen leaves effectively suppressing weeds.
It's most charming from mid-spring, when it bursts into life with striking red-crimson blossoms. The flowers feature slightly jagged edges on the petals, enhancing their beauty when observed at a close range.

Browse our other alpines, or all of our perennial plants.

Features

• Colour: White & pink
• Flowering: May-July
• Evergreen
• Height: 20cm
• Mat forming, spreads quite slowly
• Position: Full sun, light shade
• Ideal for rockeries & pots

Growing Dianthus Brilliancy

All it needs is full sun and a well drained soil that should be poorly fertile: gritty, sandy, or chalky is ideal. Too much soil fertility will result in fewer flowers and less dense foliage, so don't mulch them with rich organic matter: use grit or pea gravel instead. 

Drought-tolerant once established.

Did You Know?

The word brilliant is derived from the Latin for beryl, beryllus, so it means to shine like a jewel. If anything, a Dianthus flower is brighter than beryl, so gemstones labelled "Dianthancy" would be a sure hit.