Dianthus caryophyllus Chabaud Mixture – Colorful and fragrant for professional cut flower cultivation

The Dianthus caryophyllus Chabaud Mixture is a versatile and classic annual cut flower, perfect for professional growers and florists. This French Chabaud variety belongs to the old-fashioned Chabaud type, cultivated since 1904 and renowned for its elegant flowers and characteristic fragrance. This colorful mixture combines the traditional charm of the Chabaud type with modern commercial utility, making it ideal for bouquets, arrangements, flower gardens, and potting.

Colorful flowers with an intense scent

Chabaud Mixture produces double, fringed flowers of 4-5 cm, with a small percentage of single flowers. The mixture features a variety of vibrant colors, including white, pink, red, and burgundy, giving each bouquet a rich and varied palette.

The flowers exude an intensely spicy, characteristic fragrance, typical of the Chabaud type. This fragrance makes the blend particularly attractive for fragrant bouquets, potted plants, and decorative borders. This makes the blend perfect for florists and consumers seeking visually and aromatically appealing flowers.

Leaf and plant structure

The plants have grassy, ​​grayish- to blue-green foliage, which forms an elegant backdrop for the colorful flowers. The stems are strong and straight, making Chabaud Mixture ideal for professional cut flower cultivation and transport.

These properties make the flowers suitable for:

• Commercial harvest and retail,

• Flower gardens and borders,

• Pot culture, both indoors and outdoors,

• Mixed bouquets with long-lasting vase and shop shelf life.

Professional cultivation and applications

Chabaud Mixture is an annual cultivar that blooms fully in a single growing season. For optimal results, we recommend:

• Sow in early spring for flowering in late spring to summer,

• Choose well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight,

• Regular fertilization supports strong stems and full flower production,

• Harvest the flowers at the right time to ensure maximum vase and retail shelf life.

This cultivation strategy ensures that Chabaud Mixture produces long, sturdy stems and uniform flowers, ideal for professional cut flower cultivation and high-quality bouquets.

Historical value of Chabaud

The Chabaud type is a traditional French variety cultivated since 1904. This blend retains the classic characteristics of the Chabaud type: fringed flowers, a characteristic fragrance, and old-world charm. At the same time, it has been adapted to the modern commercial demands of growers and florists, making it both historically and commercially valuable.

Why choose Dianthus caryophyllus Chabaud Mixture?

• Double, fringed flowers of 4-5 cm, with a small percentage of single flowers

• Colorful mixture, ideal for varied bouquets and arrangements

• Intense spicy, characteristic aroma, typical of the Chabaud type

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

• Grassy, ​​gray- to blue-green foliage for an elegant background

• Suitable for flower gardens, pot culture and commercial cut flower cultivation

• Traditional Chabaud type from 1904, French origin

• Perfect for retail, export and high-quality fragrant bouquets