Dianthus barbatus Sweet™ Scarlet – Beautiful bright red cut flower for professional cultivation

Dianthus barbatus Sweet™ Scarlet is a striking variety within the highly acclaimed Sweet™ series, recognized worldwide as the finest commercial D. barbatus line. This series combines uniform growth, strong stems, large flower heads, and exceptional vase life, making it the perfect choice for professional growers. Sweet™ Scarlet stands out with its intense, vibrant scarlet color, which instantly draws attention in bouquets and arrangements. This powerful color makes it a favorite for romantic bouquets, festive arrangements, and retail displays.

Blooms without vernalization – ideal for year-round production

Like all varieties in the Sweet™ series, Sweet™ Scarlet does not require vernalization. This means the plants can flower in their first year without a cold period. This offers important advantages for professional growers:

• Flexible cultivation planning,

• Year-round production,

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

• Reliable and uniform flowering year after year.

This trait makes Sweet™ Scarlet particularly suitable for commercial cut flower production, where predictability and quality are crucial.

Intense colour – striking in any bouquet

The bright red flowers of Sweet™ Scarlet stand out with their vibrant, velvety hue. This cultivar is ideal for:

• Romantic and festive bouquets,

• Luxury mixed packages,

• Retail bouquets where color power is central,

• Export markets where colour is a distinguishing factor.

The flowers are large, lightly scented, and richly double, making them excellent as both a filler and a focal point. The intense red adds a powerful visual impact to any arrangement.

Uniform growth and strong stems – designed for professional production

The Sweet™ series is known for its excellent uniformity and strong stems. Sweet™ Scarlet produces:

• Erect, sturdy stems,

• Even plant and flower height,

• Large, well-filled flower clusters,

• High percentages of saleable stems,

• Long vase and shop shelf life.

These properties make harvesting efficient and predictable, while the sturdy stems are perfect for transport and retail presentation.

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™ Scarlet grows well in:

• Greenhouses, for controlled year-round production,

• Foil tunnels, ideal for spring and autumn cultivation,

• Open ground, in mild climatic conditions.

Optimization of growth and yield

For maximum stem quality and yield it is recommended to:

• Planting out young plants in the greenhouse in the fall,

• This encourages a strong root system and results in more long, sturdy stems in the spring.

Why choose Dianthus barbatus Sweet™ Scarlet?

• Part of the top commercial Sweet™ range

• No vernalization required – flowering in the first year

• Perfect for year-round crop planning

• Intense bright red colour, ideal for bouquets and luxurious arrangements

• Large, fragrant, full flower clusters

• Strong, straight stems, uniform in length and height

• High yield of marketable stems per m²

• Suitable for greenhouse, foil tunnel and open ground

Very suitable for retail, export and professional cut flower cultivation