Rose De Mai Pink is a heirloom Dianthus with a romantic backstory and sturdy constitution that belies its delicate appearance. This compact cultivar grows 12 to 18 inches tall and produces fragrant pink blooms from spring through summer in zones 4 through 4. Hardy, drought tolerant, and naturally resistant to deer, it thrives in full sun with minimal water once established, making it a low-fuss addition to gardens that demand reliable performance.
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18in H x 12in W
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The pink flowers arrive reliably from March through August, attracting pollinators with their sweet fragrance and spicy clove scent. Rose De Mai Pink handles drought and poor soil with grace, asking only for full sun and well-draining conditions. Its compact 12 to 18 inch height and tight 12 inch spread make it valuable in rock gardens, borders, or containers where space is limited, and deer leave it untouched.
Rose De Mai Pink serves as an ornamental flower, valued for its fragrant blooms in garden beds, borders, and rock gardens. The flowers attract pollinators, making it useful for supporting beneficial insects in garden ecosystems.
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“Rose De Mai Pink carries the mark of an old European heirloom, descended from Dianthus plumarius, the garden pink that European gardeners have cherished for centuries. Its lineage connects to the varieties cultivated in period gardens and seed catalogs, preserved and passed hand to hand through generations of gardeners who recognized its worth. The 'Rose De Mai' name itself evokes the May roses of classical tradition, grounding this cultivar in a long horticultural memory.”