Elegance Pink F1 Carnation - Dianthus seeds

The Dianthus Elegance Pink F1 is part of a new series of selected hybrid carnations known for their well-branched growth and endless flowering in vibrant shades, gently scented. The flowers of this 'Pink' variety are frilly and display a beautiful gradient of pink, ranging from bright red-pink to candy pink depending on the age of the flower. It is a generous and undemanding annual plant that withstands heat well and does not require staking. Stunning in borders and sunny containers, its flowers are perfect for bouquets.

The 'Elegance Pink F1' carnation belongs to the caryophyllaceae family. It is a recent cultivar, recently recognized at Fleuroselect, for its performance in the garden. It is derived, among others, from D. chinensis, an annual plant native to a large part of China. The growth of this short-lived perennial carnation is very rapid, so the plant germinates and flowers within a few months. Its mature size will reach about 45 - 50 cm (17.7 - 19.7 in) in height when in bloom (up to 60 cm (23.6 in) in fertile soil), with a spread of 30 cm (11.8 in) or more. This carnation forms a lovely, bushy, and branched habit. Its long, narrow, pointed, linear leaves are bluish-green and arranged in opposite pairs on slender but sturdy stems. The flowering begins in June and continues until September-October if the soil is not too dry. The plant is then covered continuously with beautiful double flowers, with strongly fringed petals, about 4 cm (1.6 in) wide. They are lightly scented and usually borne singly at the top of the stems.

Plant the Elegance Pink F1 carnation in a sunny spot, either in a border or in a pot on the terrace or balcony, where it can thrive. Before planting, in heavy or clayey soils, add some gravel and coarse sand to facilitate water drainage. The Elegance Pink F1 carnation pairs nicely with catmints, geraniums, perennial salvias, creeping baby's breath, or agastaches, for example. Its combination with small ornamental grasses (Stipa, Pennisetum, Carex) and ornamental onions (Pinball Wizard, Purple Sensation) is also very successful.

The generic name Dianthus comes from the Greek 'dios' meaning 'Jupiter or divine' and 'anthos' meaning 'flower'. These dianthus, or 'divine flowers,' were named as such by Theophrastus due to their sweet fragrance and beauty.