Overview
Dianthus 'Christopher Tautz' (b) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Dianthus, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dianthus 'Christopher Tautz' (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 'Christopher Tautz' is a bushy evergreen perennial cultivar within the Dianthus genus, known for its slender, often greyish foliage and aromatic flowers. It thrives in full sun and is hardy to UK zone H6, suitable for a range of garden settings including gravel gardens, coastal areas, and city courtyards. This cultivar prefers well-drained soils ranging from chalk to loam and sand, with a neutral to alkaline pH. It flowers in summer and is ideal for use in flower borders, rock gardens, and as cut flowers, requiring protection from winter wet conditions.
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 'Christopher Tautz' (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 'Christopher Tautz' (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 'Christopher Tautz' (b)?
Dianthus 'Christopher Tautz' (b) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dianthus 'Christopher Tautz' (b) need?
Dianthus 'Christopher Tautz' (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 'Christopher Tautz' (b) hardy in the UK?
Dianthus 'Christopher Tautz' (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 'Christopher Tautz' (b)?
Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer,Layering after flowering.
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