Overview
Dianthus caryophyllus Amelie ('Jinsamelie') (pf) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Dianthus, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dianthus caryophyllus Amelie ('Jinsamelie') (pf) 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 caryophyllus Amelie ('Jinsamelie') is a bushy, evergreen herbaceous perennial belonging to the carnation family Caryophyllaceae. This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained soils ranging from sandy to clay, with a preference for neutral to alkaline pH. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and suitable for a variety of garden settings including gravel gardens, coastal areas, and patios. Amelie is valued for its spring and summer interest and can be propagated by softwood cuttings or layering.
About the genus
Dianthus is a genus of about 340 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species in northern and southern Africa, and one species (D. repens) in arctic North America. Common names include carnation (D.
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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 caryophyllus Amelie ('Jinsamelie') (pf) 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 caryophyllus Amelie ('Jinsamelie') (pf)
- 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 caryophyllus Amelie ('Jinsamelie') (pf)?
Dianthus caryophyllus Amelie ('Jinsamelie') (pf) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dianthus caryophyllus Amelie ('Jinsamelie') (pf) need?
Dianthus caryophyllus Amelie ('Jinsamelie') (pf) 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 caryophyllus Amelie ('Jinsamelie') (pf) hardy in the UK?
Dianthus caryophyllus Amelie ('Jinsamelie') (pf) 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 caryophyllus Amelie ('Jinsamelie') (pf)?
Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer,Layering after flowering.
More in the Dianthus genus
- Dianthus 'Coronation'Carnation
- Dianthus 'Mrs Sinkins'
- Dianthus 'Thomas'Carnation
- Dianthus caryophyllus 'Wesever'PBRCarnation
- Dianthus fruticosus subsp. carpathus
- Dianthus sp. (coll. Romania)
- Dianthus 'Bat's Double Red'
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