Wildflower Pink

The wildflower pink is a very cute flower to include in your wildflower or cutting garden, and it is very easy to grow.

Wildflower pinks are versatile and attractive additions to any garden.

Wildflower Pinks, also known just as Pinks, are in the Dianthus family, which makes them cousins to carnations, sweet Williams, baby's breath and about 300 other varieties of flowers.

Flowers in this family are known for having five petals on each flower and they often have frilly edges. Some of these plants have been grown near cottages in England for hundreds of years.

Pinks are very easy to grow and quite popular in all sorts of flower gardens. Despite the name, wildflower pink flowers come in other colors, including light red, white and rose as well as pink.

Most of these flowers are pink with red or white accents, and they have a lovely scent.

The blooms grow on thin stems, and the plants themselves have leaves that look a lot like grass. There are single and double-bloom varieties, and the flowers are small, usually about one and a half inches in diameter.

The wildflower pink plants grow to be about 12 to 18 inches high, so they are perfect for the front of a flowerbed.

Pinks are small and look great in grouped plantings. They love company so they're perfect for a mixed bed or really any application you want to use them in. They can also be used quite well in containers or hanging baskets.

Like many other wildflowers, pinks like full sun and well-drained soil. They like soil that is healthy and full of nutrients, but they can tolerate less than perfect soil conditions. Pinks don't mind being a little dry, but they should be watered once a week or so if it isn't raining regularly.

A general fertilizer for flowers can be applied once or twice a year. Once your flowers are established, they should bloom until frost. Pinks are often grown as an annual, but in warmer climates they can be grown as perennials. In many areas the plant is evergreen, giving some interest to the winter garden.

Wildflower pink plants can be grown from seed or from purchased plants. Seeds can be sewn in the early spring and lightly covered with soil, or you can start seeds inside and plant the seedlings after the last frost.

Plants should be spaced 10 to 12 inches apart, though pinks will tolerate being a little crowded. They are pretty well behaved in the garden and are more bushy than spreading.

There are many, many different varieties of pinks to choose from that are hardy from zones 3 to 9. Some names you might see include Eastern Star, Neon Star and Spangled Star, among many, many others. If you're shopping for pinks it’s a good idea to look for pictures online or visit a garden supply store that has a good selection of pinks so you can find the one that is just the right color for your yard.

Mulching close to the plants is not recommended, as it may encourage stem rot. Plants will produce more flowers if they are divided every two or three years. This is a great way to propagate your wildflower pink, though cuttings can also be taken.

Pinks love to be grouped together, but they also like to be around other flowers. If you're planning a flower garden and want to include pinks, here are some other ideas for good flowers to go with them:

• Coreopsis
• False Indigo
• Other Dianthus varieties
• Roses
• Lavender
• Echinacea
• Foxglove
• Aster
• Onions

Wildflower pinks make great cut flowers and can also be dried. They are such a cute and versatile addition to any garden, are easy to grow and have a long bloom time and, in some climates, winter color as well. It's a wonder everyone doesn't have a few pink plants in their gardens.

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