Overview
Dianthus 'White Ladies' (p) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Dianthus, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dianthus 'White Ladies' (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 'White Ladies' is a bushy, evergreen cultivar of the Dianthus genus, which includes annuals, evergreen perennials, and subshrubs known for their slender, often greyish foliage and aromatic flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, and is hardy to UK zone H6. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including gravel gardens, patios, and coastal areas, it offers year-round interest from spring through winter. It can be propagated by softwood cuttings or layering and benefits from support for its stems when grown under glass.
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 'White Ladies' (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 'White Ladies' (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 'White Ladies' (p)?
Dianthus 'White Ladies' (p) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dianthus 'White Ladies' (p) need?
Dianthus 'White Ladies' (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 'White Ladies' (p) hardy in the UK?
Dianthus 'White Ladies' (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 'White Ladies' (p)?
Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer,Layering after flowering.
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