New Red Standard Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) Cultivar, “Garnet”

Abstract

Dianthus caryophyllus “Garnet” was selected from the progenies of a cross “Master” and “97007-2”in 1998 at the National Horticultural Research Institute, Rural Development Administration. It was finally selected in 2001 afteranddeveloped as a substitute for “Desio”. “Garnet” has shorter days to flower than “Desio”, also moderately resistance against Fusar-ium oxysporum. Optimum temperature for its growth are over 8oC at night and under 25oC at day. The cultivar had been appliedfor a variety protection in 2001 and was released to the growers and comercialized in 2002.