Dianthus caryophyllus (Carnation ‘Sprint’)
Dianthus caryophyllus (Carnation ‘Sprint’)
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Dianthus caryophyllus (Carnation ‘Sprint’) is a compact, free-flowering carnation variety prized for its bright, frilled blooms and strong garden performance. Producing an abundance of long-lasting flowers in vibrant shades, this variety brings excellent colour and texture to garden beds, borders, and decorative containers. Its neat, mounded growth habit and attractive blue-green foliage provide a tidy, professional finish, making it ideal for both mass planting and feature displays.
Highly valued for its extended flowering period and reliable performance, Carnation ‘Sprint’ is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking consistent seasonal colour with minimal effort. The fragrant blooms are also well suited to cut flower arrangements, adding indoor enjoyment as well as garden appeal. Thriving in sunny positions, this variety is easy to grow, low maintenance, and perfect for creating structured, colourful displays that last throughout the cooler and warmer transitional seasons.
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Mature height
30cm – 50cm
Mature width
25cm – 40cm
Spacing
25cm – 30cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Herbaceous perennial (often grown as annual/bedding plant)
Foliage
Blue-green, narrow, grass-like foliage forming a compact, clumping mound
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Flowers from spring through autumn with ruffled, fragrant blooms in mixed colours; minimal fruit production, not typically harvested
Sun tolerance
Prefers full sun for best flowering performance
Maintenance
Low to moderate maintenance; remove spent flowers regularly to extend blooming. Benefits from well-drained soil, light feeding during flowering, and occasional trimming to maintain shape
Root System
Fibrous, moderately spreading root system suited to garden beds, borders, and container planting with good drainage