Allamanda cathartica L. var. grandiflora L.H.Bailey & Raffill.
For a description of the species see Allamanda cathartica L. Grandiflora freely produces flowers with trumpets almost twice as large as the type, sometimes more than 10cm across. [RHSD].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘When well grown and flowered this is one of the handsomest of the Allamandas, and it is not very difficult to manage’. [Gard. Chron., 1855]. ‘A magnificent species, and one of the very best climbing plants. The flowers are larger than those of the A. cathartica, being five inches across; and the tubular portion, which gradually widens to the mouth, is five inches long, and a much richer golden-yellow colour.’ [FC p.245/1847]. A. grandiflora was first discovered by Mr. Gardener whilst exploring the Brazils, and from seed supplied by him in 1836, it was reared in the Comely Bank Nursery, Edinburgh. [MB p.79/1845].
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1857 catalogue only [T.41/1857].
Notes
Published Jan 15, 2009 - 03:23 PM | Last updated Sep 29, 2011 - 05:04 PM
Allamanda cathartica L. var. grandiflora L.H.Bailey & Raffill. | MB p.79/1845 | RBGS
| Family | Apocynaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Central and South America |
| Synonyms |
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| Common Name | Golden trumpet |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Allamanda grandiflora
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| Confidence level | high |