Dahlia ‘Robert Bruce’
Among the prize takers at the great exhibition of dahlias held in Edinburgh, was ‘Robert Bruce’. [Gard. Chron. 1855]. It was also a prize winner at the Grand National Dahlia Show, Sept. 23 and 24, 1858. [Gard. Chron. 1858]. I have found no description.
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.25/1857].
Notes
Published Apr 21, 2009 - 03:14 PM | Last updated Sep 26, 2011 - 09:28 AM
| Family | Asteraceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, probably England or Scotland |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Florists’ Dahlia |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Dahlia Robert Bruce |
| Confidence level | medium |