Dianthus caryophyllus Iron’s ‘Victoria’
For generic information on the garden carnation see Dianthus caryophyllus L. Iron’s ‘Victoria’, also called ‘Queen Victoria’, is a rose flake carnation. ‘Good pod and petals, flower small, good colours, and excellent marker.’ [FC p.33/1843]. This journal had previously described Hyron’s ‘Victoria’ as a ‘rose flake, very fine flowers, both in size, colour and form.’ it is possibly the same plant. [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 - 05:39 AM | Last updated Aug 27, 2011 - 06:54 AM
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, England |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Florists’ Carnation |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Carnation Iron’s ‘Victoria’ |
| Confidence level | high |