A New Red Standard Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) Cultivar, “Garnet”

A new cultivar of Dianthus caryophyllus “Garnet” was selected from the progenies of a cross “Master” and “97007-2” in 1998 at the National Horticultural Research Institute, Rural Development Administration. It was finally selected in 2001 after the investigation of the characteristics for four years (1998-2001). “Garnet” has a red standard type suitable for a cut flower and developed as a substitute for “Desio”. “Garnet” has shorter days to flower than “Desio”, also moderately resistance against Fusarium oxysporum. Optimum temperature for its growth are over 8℃ at night and under 25℃ at day. The cultivar had been applied for a variety protection in 2001 and was released to the growers and commercialized in 2002.