Narcissus jonquilla L. var. flore pleno 'Flore pleno'
See Narcissus jonquilla L. for a description of the single form. 'Flore pleno' is a double-flowered form. [RHSD].
Horticultural & Botanical History
'Flore pleno' was introduced to Britain from Spain in 1596. [JD].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [B.342/1843]. Probably the plant received per ‘Sovereign’ February 1831 under the name of Double Jonquil. [MP A2948].
Notes
Published May 19, 2009 - 04:42 PM | Last updated Jul 16, 2012 - 05:05 PM
Narcissus jonquilla L. 'Flore pleno' | Edmund Blake garden, Camden Park | Photograph Colin Mills
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Mediterranean |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Queen Ann’s jonquil, Double jonquil |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Narcissus Jonquilla fl. pl.
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| Confidence level | high |