In 1979 Dianthus caryophyllus Crimson Knight was awarded Gold as the first F1-hybrid with double flowers in a rich shade of the crimson. The variety has a very drawf habit.
Dianthus caryophyllus Crimson Knight
Technical information
- Novelty Characteristic:
- First F1 hybrid dward carnation in this colour.
- Colour:
- Crimson red
- Flower:
- Plant petal, double
- Type:
- Annual, F1 Hybrid
- Use:
- Bedding
- Plant:
- Height 30 cm, spread 25 cm
- Growing:
Sow indoors and plant out early
- Planting:
- Plant out in full sun, hardy
Registration details
- Breeder:
- Syngenta/Goldsmith Seeds
- Entry number:
- 06/77