Overview
Dianthus 'Carmine Joy' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Dianthus, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dianthus 'Carmine Joy' 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 'Carmine Joy' is a bushy, evergreen herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Dianthus genus, known for its slender foliage and aromatic flowers. It thrives in full sun and is adaptable to a wide 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 flower borders, it is hardy in the UK (H6) and flowers in spring and summer. Propagation is typically by softwood cuttings or layering, making it a versatile choice for both ornamental and practical garden uses.
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 'Carmine Joy' 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 'Carmine Joy'
- 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 'Carmine Joy'?
Dianthus 'Carmine Joy' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dianthus 'Carmine Joy' need?
Dianthus 'Carmine Joy' 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 'Carmine Joy' hardy in the UK?
Dianthus 'Carmine Joy' 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 'Carmine Joy'?
Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer,Layering after flowering.
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