Overview
Dianthus 'Gypsy Star' (p) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Dianthus, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dianthus 'Gypsy Star' (p) 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 'Gypsy Star' is a bushy, evergreen perennial cultivar within the Dianthus genus, known for its slender foliage and aromatic flowers. It thrives in full sun and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including gravel gardens, coastal areas, and patios. This hardy plant prefers well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, across a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be grown under glass in loam-based compost. 'Gypsy Star' offers seasonal interest throughout spring, summer, autumn, and winter, making it a versatile choice for flower borders, rock gardens, and as cut flowers.
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 'Gypsy Star' (p) 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 'Gypsy Star' (p)
- 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 'Gypsy Star' (p)?
Dianthus 'Gypsy Star' (p) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dianthus 'Gypsy Star' (p) need?
Dianthus 'Gypsy Star' (p) 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 'Gypsy Star' (p) hardy in the UK?
Dianthus 'Gypsy Star' (p) 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 'Gypsy Star' (p)?
Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer,Layering after flowering.
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