Overview
Dianthus 'Doris' is a plant with a mounded habit in the genus Dianthus, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with blue-green foliage. Dianthus 'Doris' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and containers.
About
Dianthus 'Doris' is a mounded cultivar of the Dianthus genus, which comprises about 340 species of flowering plants native mainly to Europe and Asia. This cultivar features blue-green foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy in the UK (H6). Suitable for borders, rock gardens, and containers, Dianthus 'Doris' can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.
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
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Dianthus 'Doris' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Mounded
- Foliage
- Blue-green
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Rock gardens, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dianthus 'Doris'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dianthus 'Doris'?
Dianthus 'Doris' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dianthus 'Doris' need?
Dianthus 'Doris' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Dianthus 'Doris' hardy in the UK?
Dianthus 'Doris' 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 'Doris'?
Seed, Division, Cuttings.
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More in the Dianthus genus
- Dianthus 'Coronation'Carnation
- Dianthus 'Mrs Sinkins'
- Dianthus 'Thomas'Carnation
- Dianthus caryophyllusborder carnation
- Dianthus caryophyllus 'Wesever'PBRCarnation
- Dianthus fruticosus subsp. carpathus
- Dianthus plumariusclove pink
- Dianthus sp. (coll. Romania)
