Dianthus caryophyllus Bond’s ‘Countess of Winterton’
For generic information on the garden Carnation and Picotee see Dianthus caryophyllus L. Bond’s ‘Countess of Winterton’ is a purple edged picotee. ‘A small but good flower.’ [Gard. Chron. 1843].
Horticultural & Botanical History
For further information on the Victorian Picotee see Dianthus caryophyllus Mathew’s ‘Ne Plus Ultra’.
History at Camden Park
In October 1849 a large consignment of plants was sent by Veitch and Sons, Exeter, to J. C. Bidwill at Camden Park. The consignment included named Carnations and Picotees, the present plant included. [MP A2943].
Notes
Published Apr 12, 2009 - 12:40 PM | Last updated Aug 26, 2011 - 03:02 PM
Family | Caryophyllaceae |
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Category | |
Region of origin | Garden origin, England |
Synonyms | |
Common Name | Florists’ Picotee |
Name in the Camden Park Record | Picotee Bond’s ‘Countess of Winterton’ |
Confidence level | high |