Dianthus 'Melody Blush Pink'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 2000
Good Qualities:
Very floriferous (3); Great smell (2); Dianthus are durable, held up well in arrangements and wedding work; Bright color; Excellent flowering all season; Of this group Pink was the best while White is weaker and not worthy of an award; Customers loved the blushing color of Blush Pink.
Problems:
: Too short (3); Needs to be harvested/deadheaded regularly (2); Takes lots of stems for a nice bunch; Color seems a bit muddy; Flowers get pretty ragged looking after rain, If planted earlier (Zone 6B), may have had more marketable stems; Lack of customer interest perhaps because we market a lot of Dianthus barbatus which has more colors; None.
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Sakata Seed America, Inc.
18095 Serene Dr.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Comments:
Seeds 45o one week before planting, great germination; Customers would not purchase if mixed with other Dianthus or just one variety, useful in mix bouquets only if used sparingly; No support needed; My customers loved it; It would make and excellent bedding plant.