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Dianthus plant height

Dianthus caryophyllus L.

The height of Dianthus (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) is a key morphological trait that determines its suitability for cut flowers, pot culture, or landscaping, and is measured at the full flowering stage.

In the reference 135 varieties crop Carnation, where this is mentioned in the description.

For pot and garden types, height is measured from the soil level to the top of the plant including the flowers, whereas for cut flower types, it is measured only as the stem length to the top, excluding the flower. Depending on the cultivar type, values range from 15–30 cm for dwarf forms to 50–100 cm and above for cut flower varieties.

This trait determines cultivation technology: tall varieties require the installation of support nets to prevent stem curvature, and plant height directly influences the choice of planting pattern. Agronomic factors, such as light intensity and nitrogen nutrition levels, allow for the management of the plant habit, preventing undesirable stretching or underdevelopment of the flower stalks.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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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.

Francesco

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NOBBIO GIACOMO

NL
2 records

Sparta

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

BARBERET & BLANC, S.A.

ES NL
2 records

KLEDS20P77

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

MASSIMO BARATTA

2 records

Astor

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

RICARDO BREA E HIJOS

ES NL
2 records

Staflam

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

ANDEL| Jacob van Andel

DE NL
2 records

Classica

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

2 records

Limanue

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

2 records

Klefiflav

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

S.KLEMM

ES NL
2 records

KLEN02437

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Per Klemm

2 records

Stapalet

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

ANDEL| Jacob van Andel

DE NL
2 records

KLEN03031

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm

2 records

Shemcher

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

GIDEON SCOVEL

NL
2 records

Tiara Star Yellow

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Mr.Kazuhito Yamamoto, Mr. Ryusuke Seo, Mr, Yoshiaki Manabe and Mr. Kento Mori

2 records

Alonso

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Bio Decor

2 records

Klecepink

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

S.KLEMM

ES NL
2 records

Shemsi

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

R.SHEMI LTD

ES NL
2 records

SUNRRB126

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

2 records

Lady Spring

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Emilio Cano

2 records

Barnadyla

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

DONATO DI GIORGIO

2 records

Dixie

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

LAB.PHI.VE.BARBERET&BLANC

ES
2 records

Tempo

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nicoletta Baratta

NL
2 records

Amstel

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

LEK-ZONEN

ES NL
2 records

Nelson

Application submitted

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL UA
2 records

KLEDP09102

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm^^^Martin Glawe

1 record