Dendranthema x grandiflorum ‘Pink’
A cultivar of Dendranthema x grandiflorum Kitam. Ranunculus-flowered chrysanthemum. Probably the plant listed as var. pink in the catalogues. ‘Also called the Lilac. Resembles the last [the Buff or Copper, which see] in all things but colour, and is now the most common kind in cultivation.’ [MB p.90/1834].
Horticultural & Botanical History
For general information on the botanical and horticultural history of the Florists’ chrysanthemum see Dendranthema x grandiflorum Kitam.
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues [H.77/1845].
Notes
Published Apr 15, 2009 - 04:52 PM | Last updated Aug 27, 2011 - 05:05 PM
| Family | Asteraceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | East Asia originally but certainly of garden origin in both China and Japan |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Florists’ chrysanthemum |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Chrysanthemum sinense Var. pink |
| Confidence level | medium |