Paeonia lactiflora Pall. var. rubescens
See Paeonia lactiflora Pall. var. fragrans for a description of the species. Paeonia albiflora rubescens is described as a form with pink flowers in Paxton’s Dictionary, although it may be synonymous with P. albiflora var. rubra, with ‘very double, dark purple flowers. This is the variety most common in gardens.’ [Clericus in FC p.47/1842].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
Received per ‘Sovereign’ February 1831. [MP A2948]. It was probably lost before 1843 as it is not listed in the catalogues.
Notes
Published Jan 29, 2010 - 01:37 PM | Last updated Jan 29, 2010 - 01:40 PM
| Family | Paeoniaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | North and east Asia, but probably of garden origin |
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| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Paeonia rubescens |
| Confidence level | medium |