How many seeds are in the packet?
15 Seeds+.
Maiden Pink (Dianthus deltoides) is a mat-forming perennial with small pink flowers and darker markings. It suits sunny borders and rock gardens with free-draining soil.
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- 2026
EDIBLE FLOWERS · FROM GARDEN TO PLATE
Maiden Pink Flower SeedsDianthus deltoides
Maiden Pink (Dianthus deltoides) is a mat-forming perennial with small pink flowers and darker markings. It suits sunny borders and rock gardens with free-draining soil.
Packet: 15 Seeds+
In the kitchen
Use detached petals on salads, desserts or drinks. Trim away the bitter pale petal base. Use flowers grown for food; leaves and stems are not part of this culinary guidance.
In the garden
- Hardy perennial, 6–12” tall, low mounding habit
- Bright pink blooms with darker centers, prolific flowering
- Thrives in full sun, drought-tolerant once established
- ⏱ Blooms late spring → summer, often reblooms with deadheading
- Excellent groundcover, edging, or rock garden plant
Flavour
Dianthus petals can have a delicate clove note; intensity varies.
Serving idea
A few detached pink petals add colour to a cake or fruit salad.
At a glance
- Latin Name
- Dianthus deltoides (‘Maiden Pink’)
- Habit
- Perennial, 6–12” tall, spreading
- Flavour
- Floral; clove notes vary.
- Culinary Uses
- Cakes, cocktails, teas, salads, desserts
- Special Use
- Hardy groundcover + fragrant edible petals
Explore the kitchen garden
Common questions
Am I buying seeds or harvested flowers?
This listing is for seeds to grow, not ready-to-use flowers.
Which flowers should I use in the kitchen?
Use only correctly identified flowers grown for food, and follow the kitchen notes above for this variety.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this variety’s kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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