perpetually flowering carnation 'Prado'
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Prado' is a robust perennial with pale yellow, double flowers 10cm across, strongly clove-scented, produced throughout the year
Scientific classification
- Species
- perpetually flowering carnation 'Prado' (Dianthus 'Prado')
- Genus
- Dianthus
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Herbaceous Perennial
- 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 'Prado'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of perpetually flowering carnation 'Prado'
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perpetually flowering carnation 'Prado' care guide
- Water moderately, allow top substrate partial drying before rewatering
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water moderately, allow top substrate partial drying before rewatering
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak pinks flower feed every three weeks spring until late autumn frost
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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