Dianthus barbatus Sweet™ Red – Powerful, bright red cut flower for professional cultivation

Dianthus barbatus Sweet™ Red is one of the most striking cultivars in the prestigious Sweet™ series, known worldwide as the finest commercial D. barbatus line. This series combines uniform growth, strong stems, large flower heads, and excellent vase life in a single professional package. Sweet™ Red stands out with its intense, pure red color, ideal for florists, export markets, and premium bouquets. The deep red hue exudes strength and elegance, making it a popular choice for romantic, festive, and classic arrangements.

Blooms in the first year – no vernalization required

Like all Sweet™ varieties, Sweet™ Red doesn't require vernalization. This means the plant can flower in its first year without a cold period. This offers important advantages for professional growers:

• Flexible year-round production,

• Fast growing cycles for different markets,

• Ability to accurately plan peak times such as Valentine's Day or Mother's Day,

• Reliable and uniform flowering, year after year.

The predictability of the Sweet™ series makes it a favorite for commercial cut flower production where consistent quality is crucial.

Intense red colour – a top seller in any bouquet

The bright red flowers of Sweet™ Red are immediately striking with their intense color and full umbels. This cultivar is particularly suitable for:

• Romantic bouquets and bridal work,

• Luxury mixed packages,

• Retail presentations that require color strength and visibility,

• Export markets where colour intensity is a distinguishing factor.

The flowers are large, lightly scented, and beautifully double. The combination of color and volume makes Sweet™ Red suitable for both eye-catching and full-bodied bouquets.

Uniform growth and strong stems – designed for professional cultivation

The Sweet™ series is known for its uniform height, strong stems, and consistent blooms. Sweet™ Red offers:

• Erect, sturdy stems,

• Even plant and flower height,

• Large, well-filled flower clusters,

• High percentages of saleable stems,

• Excellent shopping and vase life.

These properties make Sweet™ Red ideal for efficient harvesting and processing, transport and presentation in retail and export.

Plant density and growing conditions

For optimal yield, a planting density of 42 to 64 plants per m² (4 to 6 plants per square foot) is recommended. Sweet™ Red grows well in:

• Greenhouses, for controlled year-round production,

• Foil tunnels, for spring and autumn cultivation,

• Open ground, in suitable climatic conditions.

Optimization of growth and yield

For a higher yield and stronger stems it is recommended to:

• Plant young plants out in the greenhouse early in the autumn,

• This will encourage the development of a strong root system, resulting in longer, stronger stems in the spring.

Why choose Dianthus barbatus Sweet™ Red?

• Part of the premium commercial Sweet™ range,

• No vernalization required, blooms in the first year,

• Year-round cultivation possible, ideal for market demand and contract cultivation,

• Intense, bright red colour, perfect for romantic and luxurious bouquets,

• Large, fragrant, full flowers,

• Strong, straight stems, uniform in length and height,

• High yield of marketable stems,

• Suitable for greenhouse, foil tunnel and open ground,

• Ideal for retail, export and premium floral arrangements.