Dianthus Deltoides ‘Salmon Baby’ (Salmon Baby Maiden Pink)
Dianthus Deltoides ‘Salmon Baby’ (Salmon Baby Maiden Pink)
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Dianthus Deltoides ‘Salmon Baby’ (Salmon Baby Maiden Pink) is a low-growing perennial known for its soft salmon-pink flowers and dense mat-forming habit. It is widely used in rockeries, borders, and groundcover plantings where continuous colour and compact growth are desired. Its delicate blooms create a carpet-like effect that enhances pathways, edges, and open garden spaces.
Salmon Baby Maiden Pink thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, performing exceptionally well in dry, sandy, or poor soil conditions once established. It is ideal for low-maintenance and waterwise gardens where reliable seasonal colour is needed. Regular trimming after flowering helps maintain its compact shape and encourages repeat blooming.

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Mature height
10–20 cm
Mature width
25–40 cm
Spacing
20–30 cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen perennial
Foliage
Soft salmon-pink flowers with green grassy foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late spring to summer (often longer with deadheading)
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Very low maintenance; trim after flowering to encourage density
Root System
Fibrous mat-forming root system