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Variety traits

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.

Lonaveiro

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

Barmarie

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

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

1 record

ADELA

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

BARBERET & BLANC, S.A.

ES
1 record

Barmaui

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

Kleoki

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Per Klemm

1 record

LONVITAL

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

BARBERET & BLANC, S.A.

ES
1 record

LONYESOL

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

BARBERET & BLANC, S.A.

ES
1 record

Lonindira

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

Fontaine White

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

1 record

Viana

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

1 record

KLEN03062

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm

1 record

Loncorina

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

Barcele

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

GIDEON SCOVEL

1 record

Bardornimbe

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

KLEN04065

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Per Klemm

1 record

KLET04066

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Flavio Sapia

1 record

Bosco

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HYBRIDA S.R.L

1 record

Lisalva

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaFlorist B.V.

1 record

Lonmelo

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

PARSIFAL

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

G.NOBBIO

ES
1 record

Bartaina

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

Lonmiya

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

SUNRWB135

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

1 record

Lonnazer

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record