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Dianthus caryophyllus 'Nero'
Dianthus caryophyllus 'Nero'
Dianthus caryophyllus 'Nero'
Dianthus caryophyllus 'Nero'

Dianthus caryophyllus 'Nero'

  • Product number: 584700
  • Origin: Mediterranean region
  • Latin: Dianthus caryophyllus

Deep red, large-flowered carnation. Height 60 cm. One of the best cut carnations, often grown biennially. The flowers have a slight clove scent, hence the nickname clove carnation.

Names:
Latin: Dianthus caryophyllus
Dutch: Tuinanjer
Also known as: Kruidnagelanjer
English: Carnation

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Sowing method: June-August. Seeds germinate quickly; keep evenly moist (not wet) at ± 20°C. Cover the seeds only thinly; place a cloth or fleece over them. Remove covering immediately after germination.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • June
  • July
  • August

Harvesting time:

  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Deep red flowers
  • Origin: Mediterranean region
  • Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Biennial
  • Attractive to insects: Bees
  • Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Dianthus caryophyllus
  • Dutch: Carnation
  • Also known as: Carnation
  • English: Carnation
  • All year round

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