Overview
Dianthus 'Aldridge Yellow' (b) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Dianthus, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dianthus 'Aldridge Yellow' (b) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include gravel garden, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, low maintenance, wall side borders, banks and slopes, cut flowers, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Dianthus 'Aldridge Yellow' is a bushy evergreen perennial cultivar within the Dianthus genus, known for its slender foliage and aromatic flowers. It thrives in full sun and is suitable for a range of garden settings including gravel gardens, coastal areas, and patios. This cultivar prefers well-drained, neutral to alkaline soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, and is hardy to UK zone H6. It is best planted in sheltered or exposed south, west, or east-facing aspects, with care taken to avoid winter wet conditions. Propagation is typically by softwood cuttings in summer or layering after flowering.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dianthus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Dianthus 'Aldridge Yellow' (b) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Low Maintenance, Wall side borders, Banks and slopes, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dianthus 'Aldridge Yellow' (b)
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer,Layering after flowering
- Pest resistance
- Slugs,Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews,Rust,Fusarium wilt
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dianthus 'Aldridge Yellow' (b)?
Dianthus 'Aldridge Yellow' (b) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dianthus 'Aldridge Yellow' (b) need?
Dianthus 'Aldridge Yellow' (b) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Dianthus 'Aldridge Yellow' (b) hardy in the UK?
Dianthus 'Aldridge Yellow' (b) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Dianthus 'Aldridge Yellow' (b)?
Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer,Layering after flowering.
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