Dianthus 'Melody Blush Pink'

Trial: Annual

Years Trialed: 2000

Good Qualities

Very floriferous (3); Great smell (2); Dianthus are durable, held up well in arrangements and wedding work; Bright color; Excellent flowering all season; Of this group Pink was the best while White is weaker and not worthy of an award; Customers loved the blushing color of Blush Pink.

Problems

Too short (3); Needs to be harvested/deadheaded regularly (2); Takes lots of stems for a nice bunch; Color seems a bit muddy; Flowers get pretty ragged looking after rain, If planted earlier (Zone 6B), may have had more marketable stems; Lack of customer interest perhaps because we market a lot of Dianthus barbatus which has more colors; None.

Comments

Seeds 45°F one week before planting, great germination; Customers would not purchase if mixed with other Dianthus or just one variety, useful in mix bouquets only if used sparingly; No support needed; My customers loved it; It would make and excellent bedding plant.

Supplier

Sakata Seed America, Inc. 18095 Serene Dr. Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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