A new cultivar of Dianthus caryophyllus "Phoenix" was selected from the progenies of a cross "Rossini" and "Charlotte" in 1997 at the National Horticultural Research Institute, Rural Development Administration. It was finally selected in 2001 after the investigation of the characteristics for four years (1997-2001). "Phoenix" was developed for a cut flower with a spray type. It has red flower color and lots of petals. It was moderately resistant against Fusarium oxysporum. Its flower looks like a rose when the outer petals bloom. It is grown over 8℃ at night and under 25℃ at day. The cultivar was applied for a variety protection 2001 and was released to the growers and commercialized in 2002.

• Hyang Young Joung
• Kwang Jin Kim
• Seong Roul Choi
• Hak Ki Shin
• Hyoung Deug Kim