Dianthus caryophyllus Grenadine Mixture – Fragrant and colorful cut flowers for summer and autumn

The Dianthus caryophyllus Grenadin Mixture is an impressive and versatile carnation, known for its medium-sized, double flowers and intense fragrance. This mixture produces a wide range of vibrant colors, from white and pink to red and burgundy, making it ideal for cut flowers, bouquets, and garden border combinations.

Grenadine carnations are not only visually appealing but also practical for professional growers. The flowers appear in waves throughout the summer and into autumn, allowing for a long and consistent harvest period.

Flowers and scent

The Grenadin Mixture is known for its large, double flowers that bloom profusely and for a long time. Each flower exudes a delightful, characteristic carnation fragrance, making the mixture particularly suitable for:

• Professional cut flower cultivation,

• Fragrant bouquets,

• Decorative borders and flower gardens,

• Combine with other summer flowers for colorful arrangements.

The flowers are excellent for cut flowers because of their sturdy stems, long vase life and attractive color variation.

Plant structure and growth

Grenadin carnations form bushy plants that branch at the base and have grassy, ​​blue-gray foliage. The plants reach a height of about 70 cm and sometimes require little support thanks to their sturdy stems. These characteristics make Grenadin a practical and sustainable choice for both gardens and commercial cut flower production.

The mixture can be grown as:

• Biennial plant, flowering in the second year for maximum yield,

• Annual plant, when seeds are started early indoors, allowing for accelerated flowering in the first year.

Cultivation advice

For optimal performance of the Grenadin Mixture it is recommended:

• Early indoor cultivation for annual crops, or direct sowing outdoors for biennial crops,

• Suitable for areas with mild summer weather, where the plants flower for a long time and vigorously,

• Well-drained soil and ample sunlight encourage rich flower production,

• Regular watering and fertilization will ensure strong, straight stems and abundant flowers,

• Removing spent flowers promotes continued blooming throughout summer and fall.

These cultivation practices result in Grenadin Mixture producing long, sturdy stems and large, fragrant flowers, ideal for commercial harvesting and ornamental use.

Why choose Dianthus caryophyllus Grenadin Mixture?

• Medium-sized, double flowers in a wide range of vibrant colours

• Wonderful, typical carnation scent, perfect for bouquets and cut flowers

• Bushy, branching plants with blue-gray leaves

• Sturdy stems up to 70 cm high, often without additional support

• Long lasting blooms in waves from summer to autumn

• Can be grown as a biennial or as an early grown annual

• Best performance in areas with mild summer weather

• Ideal for professional cut flower cultivation, fragrant bouquets and colorful gardens