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
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, England |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Florists’ Carnation |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Carnation Elliot’s ‘Rainbow’ |
| Confidence level | high |