Dianthus barbatus Tall Single Mixture – Colorful single flowers for professional cut flower cultivation

The Dianthus barbatus Tall Single Mixture is a versatile and commercially attractive blend within the Sweet William family, specially developed for professional cut flower growers. This mixture is known for its single flowers in a rich color palette ranging from white, pink, and red to deep purple. The brightly colored flowers with an open, elegant structure add a fresh look to bouquets and arrangements, while the uniform growth and strong stems guarantee a reliable harvest.

Thanks to its consistent performance, the Tall Single Mixture is ideal for growers who want to supply a stable and marketable product to retail, export and florists.

Flowering and sowing instructions

The Tall Single Mixture has a relatively early to mid-season flowering period, making it perfect for staggered cultivation. For successful cultivation, the following is recommended:

• Sow in early autumn so that the plants can flower in early spring.

• If desired, combine with Extra Early or Super Duplex mixtures to extend the flowering period and ensure a continuous supply of flowers.

• Staggered cultivation and combination of mixtures creates a long and consistent harvest, which is ideal for commercial production and sale.

Features of Tall Single Mixture

The Tall Single Mixture offers several advantages for professional growers:

• Single flowers in a rich color palette,

• Uniform plant and flower height,

• Strong, straight stems, suitable for cut flower cultivation,

• Excellent vase and shop shelf life,

• Ideal as a filler or eye-catcher in bouquets and arrangements.

The single flowers have an open, elegant shape and create a fresh look. The combination of colors makes this blend attractive to florists who want to create versatile and colorful bouquets.

Cultivation advice

For optimal yield and quality it is recommended:

• Plant density of 42 to 64 plants per m² (4 to 6 plants per square foot),

• Greenhouse or tunnel cultivation, for controlled conditions and year-round production,

• Open-field cultivation, provided the local climate is suitable,

• Can be combined with Extra Early or Super Duplex mixes for an extended flowering period and staggered harvest.

By applying this strategy, the Tall Single Mixture can produce a continuous stream of marketable stems with strong stems and attractive uniformity.

Why choose Dianthus barbatus Tall Single Mixture?

• Single flowers in a rich color palette, ideal for bouquets and arrangements

• Strong, straight stems for professional cut flower cultivation

• Uniform height and flowering, suitable for standardized harvesting

• Excellent shelf life in store and vase

• Suitable for greenhouse, foil tunnel and open ground

• Possibility to extend the flowering period by combining with other D. barbatus mixtures

• Perfect for retail, export and professional florists