Dianthus plant named ‘KLEDP19289’

A new Dianthus plant designated ‘KLEDP19289’ particularly distinguished by salmon-pink double flowers, composed in round, small sprays and an upright habit, is disclosed.

BACKGROUND OF THE NEW PLANT

The present invention comprises a new and distinct variety ofDianthus, botanically known asDianthus caryophyllus, and hereinafter referred to by the variety name ‘KLEDP19289’. ‘KLEDP19289’ originated from a cross from between the femaleDianthusparent ‘DCP-2009-0047’ (unpatented) and the maleDianthusparent ‘DCP-2007-0035’ (unpatented) in The Netherlands in summer 2014.

In September 2015, ‘KLEDP19289’ was first vegetatively propagated by vegetative stem cuttings. ‘KLEDP19289’ was found to reproduce true to type in successive generations of asexual propagation in Stuttgart, Germany via vegetative stem cuttings.

SUMMARY

The following are the most outstanding and distinguishing characteristics of ‘KLEDP19289’ when grown under normal horticultural practices in Latina, Italy and Stuttgart, Germany.1. Salmon-pink double flowers, composed in round, small sprays; and2. An upright habit.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

COMPARISON OF ‘KLEDP19289’ WITH PARENTAL LINES AND KNOWN VARIETY

‘KLEDP19289’ is distinguished from the parental lines as described in Table 1.

‘KLEDP19289’ can be compared to the commercialDianthusvariety ‘Sorbet’ (unpatented). Differences between the varieties are described in Table 2.

TABLE 2Comparison with Similar VarietyCharacteristic‘KLEDP19289’‘Sorbet’Flower colorSalmon-pinkYellow-orangeEarliness to flowerEarlyMedium-early