A New White Spray Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) Cultivar, “Dreambyul”

Abstract

Dianthus caryophyllus “Dreambyul” was selected from the progenies of a cross “Zenga” and “Euge-nia” in 1999 at the National Horticultural Research Institute, Rural Development Administration. It was finally selected in 2002raytype. It has white with pink edge flower color. The flower color is particularly beautiful in indoor. It has a long vase life and mod-erately resistance against Fusarium oxysporum. It is grown over 8oC at night and under 25oC at day. The cultivar was applied for avariety protection 2002 and was released to the growers and commercialized in 2003.