maiden pink

Maiden pink (Dianthus deltoides 'Albus') should be watered once or twice a week, depending on the season. During the summer months when the plant is actively growing, water it at least once per week with lukewarm water, and water it more often during periods of high temperatures or dryness. During the fall and winter, the plant should be watered less frequently, only when the soil dries out. Generally, use a watering schedule that will keep the soil of your maiden pink slightly moist, but not soggy. Avoid overhead watering, as this can lead to fungal diseases, and water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage.

Maiden pink (Dianthus deltoides 'Albus) is a perennial plant that thrives best in sunny spots outdoors or in a spot near a sunny window indoors. The sunlight exposure needs for this plant species vary depending on the time of year, but generally it should receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. During the spring and summer months, when there are more hours of daytime sunlight, they can do well with as much as 10-12 hours of direct sunlight each day. However, in the colder winter months when the days are shorter, they may need as little as 4-6 hours of direct sunlight in order to thrive.

Maiden Pink (Dianthus deltoides ‘Albus’) should be pruned twice a year. In early spring, just as the plant starts to produce new growth, it should be cut back to 6-8 inches. This will encourage new growth and blooms to form. In late spring after the flowers have faded, prune them back again, this time more severely, to 4-5 inches. Pruning encourages the plant to branch more, producing a bushier form and more blooms in the future. It is also important to remove any dead or diseased stems as soon as they appear.