Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Purity Clove’

For generic information on the garden Carnation and Picotee see Dianthus caryophyllus L. I have found no description of ‘Purity Clove’.

Horticultural & Botanical History

For further information on the Victorian Picotee see Dianthus caryophyllus Mathew’s ‘Ne Plus Ultra’.

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 12, 2009 - 03:09 PM | Last updated Aug 26, 2011 - 12:52 PM


More details about Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Purity Clove’
Family Caryophyllaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, probably England

Synonyms
Common Name

Florists’ Picotee

Name in the Camden Park Record

Picotee ‘Purity Clove’

Confidence level high