perpetual-flowering carnation 'Prado Mint'

Under glass grow at 7-10°C in a loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light with good ventilation. In winter provide low humidity and full light. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 10 days

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer or by layering after flowering

Glasshouse whitefly, glasshouse red spider mite, thrips and tortrix moth may be a problem

May be subject to a rust, a virus and wilt