Dianthus barbatus Tall Single Oeschberg – Classic and colorful cut flowers for professional cultivation

Dianthus barbatus Tall Single Oeschberg is a high-quality and reliable variety within the Sweet William family, specifically developed for professional cut flower production. This cultivar is known for its single, bright flowers that give a consistent, vibrant appearance to bouquets and arrangements. Tall Single Oeschberg combines uniform growth with strong, straight stems, making it ideal for commercial production in both greenhouse and field settings.

Thanks to its rich color mix and elegant flower structure, this mixture is perfect for florists who want to offer a selling and colorful product, suitable for retail, export and high-end floral arrangements.

Flowering and sowing instructions

Tall Single Oeschberg has a mid-season flowering period and can be used excellently in combination with early or late varieties to extend the flowering period. For optimal results, we recommend:

• Sow in early autumn so the plants can flower in early spring,

• If desired, combine with Extra Early or Super Duplex mixtures to ensure a continuous supply of flowers,

• The staggered flowering period creates a longer harvest period, ideal for commercial growers.

This cultivation strategy allows Oeschberg flowers to be harvested uniformly and predictably.

Features of Tall Single Oeschberg

The main characteristics of this cultivar are:

• Single flowers in a rich color palette,

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

• Uniform plant and flower height for reliable harvest,

• Excellent vase and shop shelf life,

• Suitable as a filler or eye-catcher in bouquets and arrangements,

• Ideal for greenhouse, tunnel or open field cultivation.

Oeschberg's colour mix gives bouquets a fresh, vibrant look and creates an attractive and versatile product.

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 growth and year-round production,

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

• Consider combining with Extra Early or Super Duplex blends to extend the flowering period and achieve a layered harvest.

This approach ensures that Tall Single Oeschberg produces long, sturdy stems and uniform flowers, perfect for commercial cut flower production.

Why choose Dianthus barbatus Tall Single Oeschberg?

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

• Strong, straight stems for commercial 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 flowering by combining with other D. barbatus mixtures

• Perfect for retail, export and professional florists