Hibiscus pedunculatus L.f.
Frost-tender perennial herb or sub-shrub with 3-lobed leaves and solitary, axillary, pale rose-purple or pale lilac flowers. To 2m. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘Introduced subsequently to the publication of the last edition of the Hortus Kewensis, and not represented by any figure from the living plant. A native of the Cape of Good Hope, where it was observed by Thunberg growing in the woods at a place called Galgebosche. It forms a very ornamental greenhouse-plant, and blossoms freely about July. The beauty of its large rose-coloured flowers is greatly enhanced by the dusky green of the foliage.’ [BR f.231/1817].
‘It is an ornamental plant, flowering in the latter part of the summer, and thriving in a warm green house.’ [LBC no.836/1824]. Cultivated in Europe since 1812. [Don].
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues [T.547/1845]. Plants were presented to the Sydney Botanic Garden on October 24th 1846. [RBGS AB].
Notes
Published Jan 11, 2010 - 05:16 PM | Last updated Jul 27, 2010 - 04:50 PM
Hibiscus pedunculatus L.f. | BR f.231/1817 | BHL
| Family | Malvaceae |
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| Region of origin | Southern Africa |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Hibiscus pedunculata |
| Confidence level | high |