Dahlia ‘Glaucus’
I have found no description of this dahlia.
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
‘Glaucus’ is probably one of the ‘about 20 others’ referred to in reference to Dahlia Dodds’ ‘Mary’, which see. It was listed in a letter to Mrs. J. C. Wickham dated 16th August1844, and included in a consignment of plants which accompanied the letter. [MP A2933-2, p.6].
Notes
Published Apr 21, 2009 - 04:42 PM | Last updated Sep 26, 2011 - 08:32 AM
Family | Asteraceae |
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Category | |
Region of origin | Garden origin, probably England |
Synonyms | |
Common Name | Florists’ Dahlia |
Name in the Camden Park Record |
Dahlia Glaucus |
Confidence level | low |