Scarlet Luminette produces 2½ inch blossoms that are double, semi-fringed and bright scarlet on sturdy stems that rarely need to be staked. It blooms so heavily that the plants need frequent feeding and “deadheading” to encourage new blooms.
Winner Type: National
Class: Carnation
Variety Name: Scarlet Luminette
Genus: Dianthus
Species: caryophyllus L.
Year: 1982
Common Name: Carnation
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Sakata Seed.
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Dead Heading Recommended: Yes
Staking Required: No
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