Tiny Rubies Maiden Pink

Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Tiny Rubies'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Caryophyllaceae
Plant Description: A compact perennial which forms a low cushion of olive-green leaves. Fragrant double rose-pink flowers grow on individual stems. deadhead after blooming. This plant looks great in rock gardens and borders. Drought tolerant once established.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Perennial - Evergreen
Plant Care: Perennial - Evergreen (soft-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. To avoid winter stress, wait until spring to identify what portions of the plant are still alive and then remove the rest.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 2-4" tall x 8-12" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant, Central Open Shape
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Gray-green
Bloom Colors: Pink
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 2 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Planting Path
    • Turf Alternatives
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter