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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.

Hilbechcanno

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

1 record

PASSAAT

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

ANJERVERMEERDERINGSBEDRIJ

ES
1 record

Hilbechwaik

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

1 record

Lonpiro

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Blanc, Henri/Barberet, Alexandre

SE
1 record

Westana

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

West Select B.V.

1 record

KLEDC05003

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Per Klemm

1 record

Barbelen

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

Milenium

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

Lonreina

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

Barlgraa

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Azienda Agricola Di Giorgio - di Antonio e Renato S.S.

1 record

Hilbreye

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

1 record

VARNA

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

BARBERET & BLANC, S.A.

ES
1 record

Penelope

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

Barcoco

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

GIDEON SCOVEL

1 record

LONROSAY

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

BARBERET & BLANC, S.A.

ES
1 record

Tesoro

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

MASSIMO BARATTA

1 record

KLEDP22351

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Lena Thiede

1 record

Barntasa

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

Mizbenar

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Zaid

NL
1 record

Bararcos

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

KLEDS13A01

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

La Villetta S.R.L.

1 record

Elmaz

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Bistra Atanasova-Dimitrova

BG
2 records

Hilliki

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Hilverda B.V

1 record

Barmame

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record