D. deltoides ‘Leuchtfunk’ has masses of crimson blooms and dark green leaves with a purple flush. Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliant' Other names. Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliant' produces loads of bright red flowers in late spring to early summer. Brilliant Maiden Pinks is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliant' - Maiden Pinks. Petals are toothed on the tip half and have a few long hairs on the upper surface. Stems root as they grow. Free-flowering, large, bright-red flowers spread over dark green foliage. Native. More About Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliant' Small, cherry-red flowers with a central, deep red ring; Mat-forming perennial with narrow, green leaves; Foliage has a tinge of purple in cooler weather; Bloom Time: Summer; Zone: 3 Height: 15-20 cm Spread: 30-50 cm Colour: Red Size MAIDEN PINKS Flower Seeds Brilliant Dianthus Deltoides (1000 to 10,000 SEEDS) - Comb S/H This mat-forming perennial variety produces vivid, cerise flowers that are sure to stand out in the garden. Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Dianthus, Maiden Pinks (Dianthus deltoides) 'Brilliant' supplied by member gardeners in the PlantFiles database at Dave's Garden. Maiden pink is a very beautiful small perennial, excellent to decorate rocky areas and low-lying walls. Maiden pink 'Brilliant' Genus. Dianthus 'Brilliant' is a wonderful perennial for the rock garden or the edge of a path. Flowers are about 1/3 inch across with 5 pale to deep pink to bright red petals, commonly with a darker band near the base of the petal, forming a ring around the center of the flower. Trim back lightly after first flowering. Amazon.com : Dianthus Deltoides " Maiden Pinks ‘Brilliant’ (1000 Flowers Seeds) Perennial : Garden & Outdoor In late spring and summer, the foliage mound is covered by a profusion of heavily fringed, small, single flowers in shades of red, pink or white. Perfect for the rock garden, front of borders, and fragrant gardens. Maiden Pinks ‘Brilliant’ (Dianthus deltoides) Code: DDBR Category: Flower Seeds Tags: Flower Seeds for Beds and Borders, Fragrant, U.S. Vigorous and free-flowering, Dianthus deltoides (Maiden Pink) is an evergreen perennial forming a spreading mat of narrow, green leaves. Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliant' Maiden Pink 'Brilliant' Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliant' Maiden Pink 'Brilliant' Maiden Pinks are easy-care perennials. The mat-forming, evergreen plants are attractive all season. Borne on branched flowering stems, the dainty blossoms attract bees and butterflies, but are ignored by deer. Botanical name. Smothered with bright cherry-red flowers in late spring, then on and off through the summer. Perfect for the rock garden, front of borders, and fragrant gardens. Needs well-drained soil. Major Maiden pink facts. Does not like excessive heat and This mat-forming perennial variety produces vivid, cerise flowers that are sure to stand out in the garden. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers and foliage against which the thriller plants stand out. It does best in full sun, but tolerates shade. 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