perpetual-flowering carnation [Viana]

Grow under glass at 7 to 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. Disbud for large flowers

Deadhead or pick flowers regularly

Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in late winter

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

May be subject to a rust