Overview
Dianthus 'Betty Tucker' (b) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Dianthus, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dianthus 'Betty Tucker' (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 'Betty Tucker' is a bushy, evergreen herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Dianthus, known for its slender, often greyish foliage and aromatic flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is adaptable to a range of soil types including sandy, loamy, and clay soils, provided they are well-drained. Suitable for various garden settings such as gravel gardens, patios, and coastal areas, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and flowers in summer. It prefers neutral to alkaline soil and benefits from planting in exposed or sheltered south, west, or east-facing aspects.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dianthus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Dianthus 'Betty Tucker' (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 'Betty Tucker' (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 'Betty Tucker' (b)?
Dianthus 'Betty Tucker' (b) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dianthus 'Betty Tucker' (b) need?
Dianthus 'Betty Tucker' (b) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
Is Dianthus 'Betty Tucker' (b) hardy in the UK?
Dianthus 'Betty Tucker' (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 'Betty Tucker' (b)?
Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer,Layering after flowering.
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