Dianthus caryophyllus Brinkler’s ‘Hope’
For generic information on the garden Carnation and Picotee see Dianthus caryophyllus L. Brinkler’s ‘Hope’ is a red edged picotee. ‘A full and good shaped flower of medium size; edge very neat, and white pure.’ [Gard. Chron. 1843]. ‘Light-edged, purple picotee: pod good; petals full and well formed; ground pure; edging very neat and distinct.’ [FC p.80, 1849].
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 - 12:53 PM | Last updated Aug 26, 2011 - 02:57 PM
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, England |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Florists’ Picotee |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Picotee Brinkler’s ‘Hope’ |
| Confidence level | high |