Overview
Dianthus 'Helena Allwood' (pf) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Dianthus, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dianthus 'Helena Allwood' (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 'Helena Allwood' 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, preferring well-drained soils ranging from chalk to loam and sand with neutral to alkaline pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it flowers in spring and summer and can be propagated by softwood cuttings or layering. This cultivar is well-suited for low-maintenance borders, rock gardens, and underplanting beneath roses and shrubs.
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 'Helena Allwood' (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 'Helena Allwood' (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 'Helena Allwood' (pf)?
Dianthus 'Helena Allwood' (pf) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dianthus 'Helena Allwood' (pf) need?
Dianthus 'Helena Allwood' (pf) 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 'Helena Allwood' (pf) hardy in the UK?
Dianthus 'Helena Allwood' (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 'Helena Allwood' (pf)?
Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer,Layering after flowering.
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