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 - 03:39 PM | Last updated Aug 27, 2011 - 04:54 PM


More details about Dianthus caryophyllus Iron’s ‘Victoria’
Family Caryophyllaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, England

Synonyms
Common Name

Florists’ Carnation

Name in the Camden Park Record

Carnation Iron’s ‘Victoria’

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