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Dianthus border plantings

Dianthus L.

The use of low-growing Dianthus varieties to create decorative, dense clumps that require a specific agrotechnical regimen focusing on drainage and aeration of the root collar.

In the reference 6 varieties crop Carnation, where this is mentioned in the description.

Compact forms of Dianthus capable of maintaining their bush shape without the additional staking typical of cut flower varieties are used to create borders. Priority is given to low-growing species, such as Dianthus plumarius, which form dense, glaucous-green cushions.

A key requirement for the agrotechnical background is ensuring excellent drainage and air circulation. Mulching is not permitted in border plantings, and watering is carried out strictly at the base to prevent rot and leaf spots. Maintaining decorative appeal includes removing withered flowers and periodically rejuvenating the bushes through division or cuttings.

General information about the subject — on the page Border plantings.

Sources8

Varieties of Carnation mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

WP11 TYR04

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Carolyn Grace Bourne

6 records

Neon Star

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Whetman Pinks

5 records

Devon Xera

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Whetman Pinks

4 records

Luxor

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

van der Helm Franciscus Jacobus Joseph|Aalsmeer, NL

FR IT
4 records

Ace

Protection expired

Dianthus L. · Carnation

William E. DUFFETT (US)/JESSEL H. WALTER (FR)

FR
4 records

Lonforem

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Lab. De Phys. Veget., Barberet Et Ducloux Et Cie

FR IT
4 records

Hiltessin

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

HILVERDA JAN JOHANNES

IT
4 records

DEVON PP 11

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Whetman John|Chudleigh, Devon, TQ13 0NH, GB

4 records

Londibis

Protection expired

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Lab. De Phys. Veget., Barberet Et Ducloux Et Cie

FR IT
4 records

Mansis-Sissy

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

DIANTHUS S.S. (IT)

FR IT
2 records

Manlar-Lara

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

DIANTHUS S.S. (IT)

FR IT
2 records

MABEL

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Nobbio G.

FR
3 records

Minuetto

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

MASSIMO BARATTA

3 records

Red Dwarf

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Whetman Pinks

3 records

Rebecca

Terminated

Dianthus L. · Carnation

NOBBIO GIACOMO

FR HU IT
3 records

Devon Wizard

Protection expired

Dianthus L. · Carnation

H.R. WHETMAN & SON

2 records

Sofia

Terminated

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Dr. Giacomo Nobbio (IT)

FR IT
2 records

Flavia

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Flavio Michele Sapia (IT)

FR IT
2 records

White Joy

Terminated

Dianthus L. · Carnation

H.R. WHETMAN & SON

2 records