Variety traits

Inflorescence of Dianthus caryophyllus

Dianthus caryophyllus L.

Dianthus caryophyllus is characterized by the formation of solitary flowers at the shoot tips. In commercial cultivation, lateral buds capable of forming a secondary inflorescence are pinched off to produce a single high-quality marketable flower.

In the reference 36 varieties crop Carnation, where this is mentioned in the description.

Dianthus caryophyllus L. is distinguished by the formation of solitary flowers at the apex of flowering shoots. The term "inflorescence" as a group of flowers on a common axis is not a key descriptive characteristic for this species, unlike some other members of the genus Dianthus.

In remontant varieties, axillary buds develop unevenly: the terminal bud produces the main large flower, while the buds in the axils of the upper leaves may form additional small buds. In professional floriculture, these lateral formations are removed to ensure the quality standards of cut flowers.

General information about the subject — on the page Inflorescence.

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Varieties of Carnation mentioned in the description

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