Dianthus chinensis Snowflake


Gold Medal

When trialled in 1971 this variety was awarded a Gold Medal for its floriferousness, vigour and dwarf habit.

Technical information

Novelty Characteristic:
Very dwarf yet vigorous with abundance of bloom.
Colour:
White
Flower:
Single flowers 2-2,5 inch across of which showing a faint blush tingle. Floriferous and early blooming, long flowering period
Flowering Period:
Mid August to end of September
Type:
Dianthus chinensis , F1 Hybrid
Use:
Bedding plant, Amateurs and Commercial growers
Plant:
Height: 6-8 inches, Spread: 12 inches. 7-8 inch. Of neat upright growth and grey-green foliage which is fresh green when young. Branching, bushy habit. Uniform and compact habit.
Growing:

Should be sown directly into the open ground when frost danger still exists or should be sown in greenhouse and transplanted early.

Planting:
Requires full Sun. Half-hardy, some resistance to frost

Registration details

Breeder:
Syngenta Flowers
Entry number:
43/71