Paeonia officinalis L. var. elegans

For a description of the species see Paeonia officinalis L..  The variety elegans has yellowish white flowers.  [Gard. Chron. 1856].

Horticultural & Botanical History

Paeonia elegans was recognised and grown in the Victorian era but I have found no recent references to this plant.

History at Camden Park

Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [B.389/1850].

Notes

Published Jan 29, 2010 - 11:53 AM | Last updated Jan 29, 2010 - 11:55 AM

More details about Paeonia officinalis L. var. elegans
Family Paeoniaceae
Category
Region of origin

Europe
Synonyms
  • Paeonia elegans Sabine ex Salm-Dyke
Common Name
Name in the Camden Park Record

Paeonia elegans 
Confidence level high