Dianthus caryophyllus Triumph Scarlet - Carnation seeds
Dianthus caryophyllus Triumph Scarlet - Carnation seeds
Dianthus caryophyllus Triumph Scarlet
Carnation, Clove Pink
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Description
The 'Triumph Scarlet' florist's carnation is a variety of Dianthus caryophyllus from a series known for its floribundity and large flowers. They emit a typical clove scent and display an intense scarlet red colour. These double flowers with fringed petals bloom in summer on a medium-sized plant, perfect for creating elegant scented bouquets. In the garden, this plant quickly forms compact cushions of fine evergreen leaves, with a bluish-green hue, which limit weed growth. Ideal in beds and borders, this carnation tolerates drought and limestone soils, but provides a more generous flowering with regular watering.
The 'Triumph Scarlet' florist's carnation belongs to the caryophyllaceae family. It is a variety derived from Dianthus caryophyllus. The latter is a Mediterranean species, which has passed on to its descendants, among other traits, its wonderful recognisable clove fragrance. The growth of these 'Triumph Scarlet' carnations is quite rapid, the plants stand out for their vigour and floribundity. Their adult size will reach approximately 50 cm in height with a spread of 30 cm. These carnations form dense clumps producing, from June to July and up to September if the soil remains moist, very fragrant flowers at the top of sturdy stems, usually single-flowered. The linear, smooth, leathery leaves are of a superb grey-blue colour. They persist in winter.
The 'Triumph Scarlet' Dianthus is an ideal plant for sunny flower beds, combining robustness, simplicity, and elegance. Close to the house, it diffuses its enchanting fragrance, which is also good for cutting thanks to its intense scent. In the garden, it pairs well with other cushion-forming flowering plants like rock roses, campions, bellflowers, Mexican fleabane, and Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum). Catmints, columbines, and Scabious are also interesting options. You can add some grasses to diversify the texture. These plants adapt perfectly to container gardening, with good drainage, regular watering, and some fertiliser supplements.
Flowering
Foliage
Plant habit
Botanical data
Dianthus
caryophyllus
Triumph Scarlet
Caryophyllaceae
Carnation, Clove Pink
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sow the seeds of Triumph Scarlet from February to July.
Sow in trays, pots, or containers filled with well-drained seed compost. The seeds should be barely covered with soil. Place in a propagator, a greenhouse, or a warm room to maintain an optimal temperature of 18 to 20°C. Germination usually takes 14 to 30 days.
Transplant the young plants when they are large enough to handle, into individual pots with a diameter of 8 cm. Gradually acclimatise the young plants to outdoor conditions. Plant them while maintaining a distance of 30 cm between each plant.
Cultivation:
Plant the carnations in ordinary, permeable, humus-bearing, rocky, rather calcareous, well-drained soil. A rich and light soil yields good results. In the ground, this plant is quite hardy, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C. It prefers a very sunny exposure. Lightly prune the clump after summer flowering to promote a resurgence in September. In rich soil, trim back some of the foliage with shears after flowering to maintain a dense habit. In poor soil, it is a good idea to apply a balanced fertiliser in March. Dividing the clumps every 3 years is beneficial to rejuvenate those with thinning bases or easily by rooting or cutting.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.