Dahlia ‘Queen Victoria’

Introduced in 1853, ‘deep yellow, edged with red, well up, and good outline.’  [FC p.37/1853].  ‘Dahlias expected to be extensively cultivated this year include “Queen Victoria”.’  [Gard. Chron. 1853].

Horticultural & Botanical History

For more information on the botanical and horticultural history of the Florist’s Dahlia see Dahlia pinnata Cav.

History at Camden Park

Listed in Addenda to the 1857 catalogue [A.22/1857].

Notes

Published Apr 21, 2009 - 03:06 PM | Last updated Sep 26, 2011 - 09:16 AM


More details about Dahlia ‘Queen Victoria’
Family Asteraceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, probably England

Synonyms
Common Name

Florists’ Dahlia

Name in the Camden Park Record

Dahlia Queen Victoria 

Confidence level high