Dahlia ‘British Queen’
‘White, edged with rosy lilac, outline good, centre well up.’ First offered to the public in 1853. [FC p.37/1853]. ‘Dahlias expected to be extensively cultivated this year include “British Queen”.’ [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.34/1857].
Notes
Published Apr 21, 2009 - 04:10 PM | Last updated Sep 26, 2011 - 08:54 AM
| Family | Asteraceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, probably England |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Florists’ Dahlia |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Dahlia British Queen |
| Confidence level | high |