Dianthus barbatus Tall Single Scarlet Beauty – Radiant red cut flowers for professional cultivation

The Dianthus barbatus Tall Single Scarlet Beauty is a striking and reliable variety within the Sweet William family, specially developed for professional cut flower production. This cultivar is known for its bright red single flowers, which add a vibrant and striking appearance to bouquets and arrangements.

Thanks to its uniform growth, strong, straight stems and consistent flowering, Tall Single Scarlet Beauty is ideal for commercial production in both greenhouse and field cultivation, providing a stable, marketable product for retail, export and florists.

Flowering and sowing instructions

Tall Single Scarlet Beauty has a mid-season flowering period, making it a good fit for a staggered cultivation schedule. 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 extend the flowering period,

• The result is a consistent harvest of bright red flowers, ideal for commercial production and sale.

This strategy creates a stable and predictable harvest, with flowers of consistent quality and size.

Features of Tall Single Scarlet Beauty

The main characteristics of this cultivar are:

• Bright red single flowers, perfect as an eye-catcher or filler in bouquets,

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

• Uniform plant and flower height for reliable harvest,

• Excellent vase and shop shelf life,

• Suitable for greenhouse, tunnel or open ground cultivation,

• Ideal for mixed bouquets and arrangements.

The vibrant red color makes Scarlet Beauty particularly attractive for romantic and festive bouquets, while also providing a strong visual impact in mixed arrangements.

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,

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

With this cultivation strategy, Tall Single Scarlet Beauty produces long, sturdy stems and flowers of uniform quality, suitable for commercial cut flower production.

Why choose Dianthus barbatus Tall Single Scarlet Beauty?

• Bright red single flowers, 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 flowering by combining with other D. barbatus mixtures

• Perfect for retail, export and professional florists