Dahlia Keyne’s ‘Nancy’
John Keynes, Nurseryman, Salisbury, offered the dahlia ‘Nancy’ (Keynes) in the pages of The Gardeners Chronicle in 1852, describing it as ‘fancy, scarlet and white.’ [Gard. Chron. 1852]. Keynes’ ‘Nancy’ received a certificate at the Shacklewell Dahlia Show of September 9, 1851. [Gard. Chron. 1851].
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.35/1857].
Notes
Published Apr 21, 2009 - 04:11 PM | Last updated Sep 26, 2011 - 08:53 AM
| Family | Asteraceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, England |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Florists’ Dahlia |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Dahlia Nancy (Keyne's) |
| Confidence level | high |