Dianthus caryophyllus Tolworthy’s ‘Isabella’

For generic information on the garden Carnation and Picotee see Dianthus caryophyllus L.  Tolworthy’s ‘Isabella’ is a light edged red picotee.  ‘The ground colour (is) good, edged (and) feathered with a peculiar dark crimson, a new variety of good proportions.’  [Gard. Chron. 1846].  ‘Light-edged, red picotee: pod only middling; petals pretty good; ground good; edging distinct, and well feathered with dark red.’  [FC p.78/1849].

Horticultural & Botanical History

At least one other picotee was named ‘Isobella’ at this time, Wildman’s ‘Isabella’: ‘Heavy-edged, red picotee: pod good; petals well formed; ground very clear; edging very regular, and of a deep red or maroon.  This is a very good flower of its class in the old sorts, and may in general be depended upon.’  [FC p.78/1849].

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 - 12:27 PM | Last updated Aug 26, 2011 - 03:05 PM


More details about Dianthus caryophyllus Tolworthy’s ‘Isabella’
Family Caryophyllaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, England

Synonyms
Common Name

Florists’ Picotee

Name in the Camden Park Record

Picotee Tolworthy’s ‘Isabella’

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