Dianthus caryophyllus Elliot’s ‘Rainbow’

For generic information on the garden carnation see Dianthus caryophyllus L.  Elliot’s ‘Rainbow’ is a crimson bizarre.  [Gard. Chron. 1850].  Cartwright’s ‘Rainbow’, also a crimson bizarre had ‘fine large flowers’ [FC p.254/1842], ‘a good flower, bright in colour, but rather hard to grow well.’  [British Florist p.217/1844].

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 - 04:20 PM | Last updated Aug 26, 2011 - 05:26 PM


More details about Dianthus caryophyllus Elliot’s ‘Rainbow’
Family Caryophyllaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, England

Synonyms
Common Name

Florists’ Carnation

Name in the Camden Park Record

Carnation Elliot’s ‘Rainbow’

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