Pelargonium ‘Carlos’
A Florists' Geranium. A large, even flower, of good shape, dark top and rosy bottom petals and clean white centre. ‘A noble flower for exhibition.’ Bred by Mr. Hoyle of Regalia. [Gard. Chron. 1853]. ‘Carlos’ featured heavily in shows in 1858. [Gard. Chron. 1858].
Horticultural & Botanical History
For more information on the botanical and horticultural history of the Florist’s Geranium see Pelargonium cultivars.
History at Camden Park
Listed only in an addendum to the 1857 catalogue [A.50/1857].
Notes
Published Jan 29, 2009 - 03:24 PM | Last updated Oct 01, 2011 - 04:53 PM
Pelargonium Foster's ‘Gypsy Bride’ | FC p.193/1849 | BHL. The Florists’ Geranium ‘Carlos’ must have looked something like this.
| Family | Geraniaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, England |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Florists’ Geranium |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Geranium Carlos
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| Confidence level | high |