Overview
Dianthus 'Ideal Deep Violet' (p,a) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Dianthus, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dianthus 'Ideal Deep Violet' (p,a) 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 'Ideal Deep Violet' is a bushy, evergreen perennial cultivar within the Dianthus genus, known for its slender foliage and prominent flowers. It thrives in full sun and is well suited to a variety of garden settings including gravel gardens, patios, and flower borders. This cultivar prefers well-drained, neutral to alkaline soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, and is hardy to UK zone H6. It is particularly valued for its spring and summer interest and can be propagated by softwood cuttings or layering.
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 'Ideal Deep Violet' (p,a) 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 'Ideal Deep Violet' (p,a)
- 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 'Ideal Deep Violet' (p,a)?
Dianthus 'Ideal Deep Violet' (p,a) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dianthus 'Ideal Deep Violet' (p,a) need?
Dianthus 'Ideal Deep Violet' (p,a) 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 'Ideal Deep Violet' (p,a) hardy in the UK?
Dianthus 'Ideal Deep Violet' (p,a) 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 'Ideal Deep Violet' (p,a)?
Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer,Layering after flowering.
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