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Dianthus 'Dainty Dame'
Dianthus 'Dainty Dame'
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Dainty Dame is a newer dianthus cultivar that feels instantly familiar—combining modern reliability with the charm of an old-fashioned heirloom. Low growing and neatly mounded, it produces flat, single white flowers marked with a striking dark maroon band at the center.
Despite its delicate appearance, the fragrance is anything but subtle. The flowers release a strong, classic clove scent that carries well on warm days, making this an excellent choice for paths, borders, and containers where scent can be enjoyed up close.
Evergreen foliage forms tidy clumps year-round, giving the plant structure even when not in bloom. Its compact size makes it especially useful in smaller gardens or as edging in cottage-style and formal plantings alike.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Strong, classic clove fragrance
- Flat white flowers with dark maroon band
- Compact, low-growing habit
- Evergreen foliage year-round
- Heirloom look with modern performance
- Excellent for borders and small spaces
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Evergreen perennial
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate; prefers good drainage
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
- Growth habit: Low, compact, clumping
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~10 in. × 1 ft.
- Flower color: White with dark maroon band
- Flower form: Single, flat
- Bloom time: Spring to early summer
- Foliage: Narrow, blue-green
- Fragrance: Strong, clove-like
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in full sun for best fragrance and bloom
- Choose well-drained soil; avoid soggy areas
- Works well in raised beds and containers
- Space plants for airflow
CARE MADE EASY
- Deadhead to encourage continued bloom
- Lightly trim after flowering to refresh foliage
- Avoid rich or wet soils
- Minimal fertilization required
BEST USES
- Edging and borders
- Cottage gardens
- Rock gardens
- Containers
- Fragrant garden areas and paths
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Dainty Dame if you:
- Love fragrant flowers
- Garden in small or tidy spaces
- Enjoy classic dianthus looks
- Want evergreen structure year-round
- Prefer low-growing, easy-care perennials
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.