Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Duke of Roxborough’
For generic information on the garden carnation see Dianthus caryophyllus L. ‘Duke of Roxborough’ is probably Barnard’s ‘Duke of Roxborough’, a crimson bizarre carnation. ‘A large flower, but not quite so clean in the white when I saw it as I could wish.’ [FC p.254/1842].
Horticultural & Botanical History
For further information on Victorian Florists’ Carnations see Dianthus caryophyllus Smith’s ‘Duke of Wellington’.
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 08, 2009 - 05:44 AM | Last updated Aug 27, 2011 - 06:53 AM
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, England |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Florists’ Carnation |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Carnation ‘Duke of Roxborough’ |
| Confidence level | high |