Spray Carnation

Dianthus caryophyllus 'spray type'

Flower name
Spray Carnation
Scientific name
Dianthus caryophyllus 'spray type'
AliasDianthus caryophyllus, Spray Carnation
Place of originGardening kind
Place of floweringCut flowers, flower arrangement
Flowering seasonApril, May

What is Spray Carnation

Birth flowers for Mar 10

Spray Carnation (Scientific name: Dianthus caryophyllus 'Spray type') is one of the horticultural varieties of the carnation (Carnation, Scientific name: Dianthus caryophyllus), a cold-tolerant perennial plant of the genus Nadesico, native to Southern Europe. In recent years, new varieties of carnation horticultural varieties have been produced by genetic recombination and are on the market. When classified systematically, there are three types: standard type, spray type, and pot type. Spray carnations have branched stems and, like the standard type, appear as cut flowers. Flower color is abundant, such as red, white, pink, purple, yellow.

Information about Spray carnation

Common name: Carnation, Scientific name: Dianthus caryophyllus, Place of Origin: Horticultural variety (original species in southern Europe and the Mediterranean coast), Plant height: 10-30 cm, Flowering stage: April to May, Flower diameter: 3-8 cm, Flower color: Red, peach, yellow, white ・ Orange ・ Purple.