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Maiden Pink

Maiden Pink (Dianthus deltoides)

 

Flowers: May to June. Height: 8cm (3in).

 

Also known as Lady’s Cushion, Meadow Pink, Carnation and Gillyflowers (known as ‘pinks’), different types of Dianthus were second only in popularity to roses during the Middle Ages. “The fairest flowers o’ the season, Are our carnations and streaked gillyvors.” – William Shakespeare from The Winter’s Tale. According to tradition, pinks sprang up from the tears Mary shed as she followed Jesus to Calvary and stands for a mother’s undying love. In medieval art, the pink symbolised divine love and signified that a lady was engaged to be married. The origin of the flower name ‘pink’ may come from the frilled edge of the flowers while the verb ‘pink’ dates from the 14th century and means “to decorate with a perforated or punched pattern”. 

 

Medicinal: Used to treat tension, pain, flatulance and heartburn.

 

Culinary: Dianthus flowers were used to spice up soups, salads, sauces, jams, and vinegars. Added to wine as flavouring and a sweetener.

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