Chinese Carnation 'Bravo' - Annual flowers
Bright red variety of carnation with approximately 5 cm large flowers. The upright plant with its narrow, gray-green, elongated leaves grows to about 40–50 cm tall.
Bright red variety of carnation with approximately 5 cm large flowers. The upright plant with its narrow, gray-green, elongated leaves grows to about 40–50 cm tall.
Flowering begins in mid to late May and lasts for about five weeks. If cut back, a second flowering period in autumn is possible. Perennial in temperate zones or sheltered overwintering.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | annual |
|---|---|
| Comment | cut flower |
| Dianthus chinensis | |
| Seed spacing in the row | 25 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 25 cm |
| Sowing depth | 1-2 cm |
Explanations
ProSpecieRara: This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. ProSpecieRara is a foundation dedicated to preserving the diversity of rare plant varieties. In long-term cooperation with ProSpecieRara, Sativa is active in the important preservation and cultivation of these traditional varieties.
Conservation Breeding: For this variety Sativa practices conservation breeding in Rheinau. To ensure high-quality varieties, they must be maintained. They are regularly replicated and selected by their positive characteristics. In doing so the varieties are continually improved and adapted to growing conditions.