Overview
Dianthus 'Michelle Yates' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Dianthus, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dianthus 'Michelle Yates' 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 'Michelle Yates' is a bushy, evergreen herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Dianthus, known for its slender, often greyish foliage and aromatic flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is adaptable to a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils, provided they are well-drained. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and suitable for diverse garden settings such as gravel gardens, coastal areas, and patios. Flowering in spring and summer, it is well suited for use in flower borders, rock gardens, and as cut flowers.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dianthus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Dianthus 'Michelle Yates' 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 'Michelle Yates'
- 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 'Michelle Yates'?
Dianthus 'Michelle Yates' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dianthus 'Michelle Yates' need?
Dianthus 'Michelle Yates' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
Is Dianthus 'Michelle Yates' hardy in the UK?
Dianthus 'Michelle Yates' 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 'Michelle Yates'?
Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer,Layering after flowering.
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