Dianthus (Carnation) Hybrid.

Hi,
I like to introduce you to a Dianthus my father developed whilst an active member of his local Carnation Society, he's 92 now and nolonger shows. The Carnation has been recognised by the National Society, its name is "Jasper". I would be very surprised if anyone has seen it, other than his fellow exhibiters/growers from his local society, after many years of membership they made him a "Life Member".

 

Yes, it's named that taking all the first letters of each member of the family.

 

Yes I am slowly building up stock of plants.

 

@John Stoker that is a beautiful flower. Does it have a strong scent? I love the smell of carnations and really miss the fragrance that used to keep you company when saying goodbye to loved ones. The bouquets of flowers sold here have few carnations in them which is quite sad.

I have tried growing the style sold by florists but only managed twisty crawly ones.

Welcome to the forum!

 

Hi,
Yes it has a

Hi,
Yes it has a fragrance, it's not the small "pinks/boarder" variety, it is a full sized Carnation on a stem of about 10/12".

 

The seed packets I have purchased which state the flowers have tall sturdy stems, are suitable for a cutting garden and recommend placing the packet in the freezer for a short while before planting. Is this what you need to do with yours? I'd really like to try growing them again. I did the freezer stage as suggested and still got either nothing or splindly things!

 

I propergate my plants by taking cuttings not seeds, it could be that your young plants are developing too quickly and hence they are spindly, try moving them outdoors once they have established in the greenhouse, nip out any developing flower stems and let the plants develop their root stock, winter them over and see how they flower the 2nd Yr.