Dianthus caryophyllus Triumph Scarlet - Carnation seeds

The 'Triumph Scarlet' florist's carnation is a variety of Dianthus caryophyllus from a series known for its floribundity and large flowers. They emit a typical clove scent and display an intense scarlet red colour. These double flowers with fringed petals bloom in summer on a medium-sized plant, perfect for creating elegant scented bouquets. In the garden, this plant quickly forms compact cushions of fine evergreen leaves, with a bluish-green hue, which limit weed growth. Ideal in beds and borders, this carnation tolerates drought and limestone soils, but provides a more generous flowering with regular watering.

The 'Triumph Scarlet' florist's carnation belongs to the caryophyllaceae family. It is a variety derived from Dianthus caryophyllus. The latter is a Mediterranean species, which has passed on to its descendants, among other traits, its wonderful recognisable clove fragrance. The growth of these 'Triumph Scarlet' carnations is quite rapid, the plants stand out for their vigour and floribundity. Their adult size will reach approximately 50 cm in height with a spread of 30 cm. These carnations form dense clumps producing, from June to July and up to September if the soil remains moist, very fragrant flowers at the top of sturdy stems, usually single-flowered. The linear, smooth, leathery leaves are of a superb grey-blue colour. They persist in winter.

The 'Triumph Scarlet' Dianthus is an ideal plant for sunny flower beds, combining robustness, simplicity, and elegance. Close to the house, it diffuses its enchanting fragrance, which is also good for cutting thanks to its intense scent. In the garden, it pairs well with other cushion-forming flowering plants like rock roses, campions, bellflowers, Mexican fleabane, and Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum). Catmints, columbines, and Scabious are also interesting options. You can add some grasses to diversify the texture. These plants adapt perfectly to container gardening, with good drainage, regular watering, and some fertiliser supplements.