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b525
MAIDEN PINK
b525 (Dianthus deltoides)
Low cover plant with bright pink to scarlet-coloured flowers. Height ca. 10-25 cm. Suitable for sunny and dry locations. The flowers are particularly attractive for butterflies.
Lifespan: perennial
Comment: good for pollinators
Positive for pollinators: yes
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Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.