Dahlia ‘Ringleader’
‘Ringleader’, from Messrs. Holmes and Kemp was considered to be a promising new variety. It is a deep ruby-rose ‘of the finest symmetry’ and was awarded a First Class Certificate at the National Floricultural Society show. [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.23/1857].
Notes
Published Apr 21, 2009 - 03:09 PM | Last updated Sep 26, 2011 - 09:29 AM
| Family | Asteraceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, England |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Florists’ Dahlia |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Dahlia Ringleader |
| Confidence level | high |