Fuchsia ‘Atrosanguinea’
Fuchsia atrosanguinea has a dark carmine tube, long reflexed sepals and a crimson corolla. [CG p.245/1848]. Possibly a hybrid its origin is unknown.
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
Listed only in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [T.460/1850]. Obtained from Kew Gardens, brought out from England by Captain P. P. King in 1849. Regarded by Macarthur as new to the colony. [ML A1980-3].
Notes
Published Jan 31, 2009 - 05:37 PM | Last updated Sep 05, 2011 - 02:31 PM
| Family | Onagraceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, probably England |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Fuchsia |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Fuchsia atrosanguinea
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| Confidence level | high |