Overview
Dianthus 'Alpine Purple' (pt) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Dianthus, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dianthus 'Alpine Purple' (pt) 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 'Alpine Purple' is an evergreen, bushy cultivar within the Dianthus genus, known for its slender foliage and aromatic flowers. It thrives in full sun and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including gravel gardens, coastal areas, and patios. This hardy plant prefers well-drained, gritty soils that are neutral to alkaline and can be grown in exposed or sheltered locations. Flowering in spring and summer, it is ideal for borders, rock gardens, and underplanting, and can be propagated by softwood cuttings or layering.
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 'Alpine Purple' (pt) 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 'Alpine Purple' (pt)
- 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 'Alpine Purple' (pt)?
Dianthus 'Alpine Purple' (pt) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dianthus 'Alpine Purple' (pt) need?
Dianthus 'Alpine Purple' (pt) 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 'Alpine Purple' (pt) hardy in the UK?
Dianthus 'Alpine Purple' (pt) 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 'Alpine Purple' (pt)?
Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer,Layering after flowering.
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