Overview
Dianthus 'Kathleen Sharpe' (b) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Dianthus, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dianthus 'Kathleen Sharpe' (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 'Kathleen Sharpe' 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, courtyards, and coastal areas. This cultivar prefers well-drained soil that can be chalk, loam, or sand with a neutral to alkaline pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for low-maintenance planting in flower borders, rock gardens, and as underplanting for roses and shrubs, offering summer interest with its blooms.
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 'Kathleen Sharpe' (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 'Kathleen Sharpe' (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 'Kathleen Sharpe' (b)?
Dianthus 'Kathleen Sharpe' (b) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dianthus 'Kathleen Sharpe' (b) need?
Dianthus 'Kathleen Sharpe' (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 'Kathleen Sharpe' (b) hardy in the UK?
Dianthus 'Kathleen Sharpe' (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 'Kathleen Sharpe' (b)?
Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer,Layering after flowering.
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