Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. var. speciosa
See Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. for a description of the species. According to Johnson’s Dictionary it has pink flowers but I have no more detailed description.
Horticultural & Botanical History
Introduced from China in 1825. [JD].
History at Camden Park
Desideratum to Loddiges’ Nursery, 6th January 1845. [MP A2933-2, p.28]. Macarthur records receiving four ‘Moutans, said to be various’, among a number of plants received from Captain Simpson in late 1849 or early 1850, apparently on the same ship as those accompanying Captain P. P. King. The source is unclear. [ML A1980-3]. This plant may be amongst these.
Notes
Published Jan 29, 2010 - 03:10 PM | Last updated Jan 29, 2010 - 03:14 PM
| Family | Paeoniaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | China, probably garden origin |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Tree paeony, Moutan |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Paeonia moutan speciosa |
| Confidence level | medium |