Overview
Dianthus 'Soft Pink' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Dianthus, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dianthus 'Soft Pink' 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 'Soft Pink' is a bushy evergreen perennial 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, with a preference for neutral to alkaline pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, this cultivar is suitable for a variety of garden settings such as gravel gardens, coastal areas, and patios. It flowers in spring and summer and can be propagated 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 'Soft Pink' 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 'Soft Pink'
- 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 'Soft Pink'?
Dianthus 'Soft Pink' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dianthus 'Soft Pink' need?
Dianthus 'Soft Pink' 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 'Soft Pink' hardy in the UK?
Dianthus 'Soft Pink' 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 'Soft Pink'?
Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer,Layering after flowering.
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