Genus and species:Dianthusxallwoodii.

Variety denomination: ‘KLEDG22998’.

BACKGROUND OF VARIETY ‘KLEDG22998’

The present invention comprises a new and distinct variety ofDianthus, botanically known asDianthusxallwoodiiand hereinafter referred to by the variety name ‘KLEDG22998’. ‘KLEDG22998’ is a selection that resulted as a whole plant mutation of the commercialDianthusline ‘KLEDG12163’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 24,707).

In May 2018, a whole plant mutation of ‘KLEDG12163’ was discovered and selected in Stuttgart, Germany, and named ‘KLEDG22998’. ‘KLEDG22998’ was found to reproduce true to type in successive generations of asexual propagation via vegetative cuttings in Stuttgart, Germany.

SUMMARY OF VARIETY ‘KLEDG22998’

The following are the most outstanding and distinguishing characteristics of this new variety when grown under normal horticultural practices in Stuttgart, Germany.1. Double flower with a pink, purple border and red center; and2. A very early time to flower.

