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Dümmen Orange Transitions its Dianthus Production to Kenya

By Dümmen Orange|August 20, 2026

Dümmen Orange is transitioning all of its Dianthus production to its farm in Kenya. This new production home in Kenya creates an exciting opportunity to support the continued growth of the Dümmen Orange Dianthus portfolio. Customers can look forward to even more new product introductions and innovations like the Sprint series in the years ahead.

Commercial shipments for unrooted cuttings from there are set to begin in Week 40.

Affected Dümmen Orange Dianthus Varieties

Dianthus Sprint Pink and Proud is in the Dümmen Orange Dianthus Sprint series.

Dianthus Sprint Pink and Proud is in the Dümmen Orange Dianthus Sprint series. | Dümmen Orange

Good things really do come in small packages with the Dümmen Orange Dianthus Sprint series. It delivers neatly compact foliage topped with masses of medium-sized, semi-double blooms. Well-matched across the series, Sprint is available in a wide range of colors and ideal for premium combinations or eye-catching standalone programs. As a first-year flowering series, Sprint Dianthus can be used to enhance color programs throughout spring and summer. Think of them as small plants with a big performance.

Berry Eyes provide unique retail appeal.

Berry Eyes provide unique retail appeal. | Dümmen Orange

The Berry Eyes series features playfully patterned, delightfully fragrant blooms that bring unique retail appeal. Being a Zone 5 hardy, first-year flowering perennial with exceptional bloom longevity, this is a versatile choice for spring programs, mixed containers, and landscape sales.

Viva Magenta will help with Valentine’s Day sales.

Viva Magenta will help with Valentine’s Day sales. | Dümmen Orange

Viva Magenta offers multitudes of velvety magenta blooms with a perfectly dainty appearance. Its tidy habit makes it an excellent option for early production to capture Valentine’s Day sales. Having Zone 5 hardiness ensures that it has outstanding performance as a spring perennial.

Mad Magenta is in the Dümmen Orange True North™ product lineup.

Mad Magenta is in the Dümmen Orange True North™ product lineup. | Dümmen Orange

Mad Magenta is a variety that truly delivers the wow factor. Oversized, electrifying pink blooms blanket compact plants to create an unmatched retail impact. Fully hardy in both heat and cold, Mad Magenta can be found in the Dümmen Orange True North™ lineup. This stunning variety returns season after season with unstoppable flower power, making it an easy, reliable, and impressive crop for growers.

Here is the complete list of Dianthus varieties that will be available in Week 40:

Week 40 Dianthus varieties.

Week 40 Dianthus varieties. | Dümmen Orange

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