perpetually flowering carnation 'Incas'
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Incas' grows to about 1m, with fragrant pale yellow flowers to 10cm across, the petals finely margined and sparsely flecked with deep purplish-red
Scientific classification
- Species
- perpetually flowering carnation 'Incas' (Dianthus 'Incas')
- Genus
- Dianthus
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of perpetually flowering carnation 'Incas'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of perpetually flowering carnation 'Incas'
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perpetually flowering carnation 'Incas' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering and promote a compact habit
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in late winter
Growing
GrowingGrow 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
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust, a virus and fusarium wilt
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and aphids
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