Overview
Dianthus 'Shades of Pink' (p) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Dianthus, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dianthus 'Shades of Pink' (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 'Shades of Pink' is a bushy, evergreen cultivar within the Dianthus genus, known for its slender foliage and aromatic flowers. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils including chalk, loam, and sand, tolerating a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H6, it suits various garden settings such as gravel gardens, coastal areas, and patios. This cultivar flowers from spring through winter and benefits from support for its stems when grown under glass in loam-based compost. Propagation is by softwood cuttings or layering after flowering.
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 'Shades of Pink' (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 'Shades of Pink' (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 'Shades of Pink' (p)?
Dianthus 'Shades of Pink' (p) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dianthus 'Shades of Pink' (p) need?
Dianthus 'Shades of Pink' (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 'Shades of Pink' (p) hardy in the UK?
Dianthus 'Shades of Pink' (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 'Shades of Pink' (p)?
Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer,Layering after flowering.
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