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Border Plantings of Dianthus caryophyllus

Dianthus caryophyllus L.

A specific group of Border Carnation cultivars selected for their compact habit (30–60 cm) and sturdy flower stems, used for edging flower beds in open ground.

In the reference 7 varieties crop Carnation, where this is mentioned in the description.

Border types of Dianthus caryophyllus differ from cut-flower varieties in their habit, which does not require staking, and in breeding objectives focused on longevity under open-field conditions. To maintain aesthetic appeal and row density, the plants require pinching at a young age, which stimulates branching.

The agronomy of borders using this crop is based on strict adherence to light regimes, as plants lose compactness and become leggy in shade. An important condition is ensuring excellent drainage and a neutral to slightly alkaline soil pH, with stagnant moisture being strictly prohibited.

To maintain a neat appearance of the border, regular pruning of faded flowers is necessary, which prevents the lower stems from becoming bare and stimulates repeat blooming. This practice is an essential element of care, given the biological tendency of carnations toward gradual lignification at the base of the plant.

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

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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.

KLEDP13155

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm^^^Martin Glawe

5 records

Hiltessin

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Maarten Jacob Tas

DE ES NL
4 records

WP15 MOW08

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Whetman Pinks

4 records

Cerise West Pearl

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Theodorus Adrianus Segers

NL
2 records

Malta

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

LAB.PHI.VE.BARBERET&BLANC

DE ES NL
3 records

Burnob

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HYBRIDA S.R.L

3 records

Cfpc Chantilly

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Roy Stahlhut

3 records

Allura

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

3 records

Cfpc Moonstone

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Roy Stahlhut

3 records

Lontarion

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NOBBIO GIACOMO|Baratta Nicoletta

DE NL
3 records

PEMAN PFC 1

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Miyoshi & Co.

3 records

Pierrot

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

N.BARATTA

DE ES NL
3 records

Bargenio

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

EMILIO A. CANO VICENTE

3 records

Naomi

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

LABOR.PHYSILOGIE VEGETAL

DE ES NL
3 records

Faganza

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

3 records

Barceramica

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

EMILIO A. CANO VICENTE

2 records

Barchitafiko

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

DONATO DI GIORGIO

2 records

KLEDP16209

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm^^^Lena Thiede

2 records

KLEDP17265

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm^^^Lena Thiede

2 records

Baryetar

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

DONATO DI GIORGIO

2 records

Cabaret

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

West Stek B.V.

NL PL
2 records

Barlitar

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

DONATO DI GIORGIO

2 records

Cfpc Mahalo

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

OSCAR HASEGAWA

2 records

Lonfanpres

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

BARBERET & BLANC, S.A.

ES
2 records