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