Primula sinensis ‘Flore Alba’
A cultivar of Primula sinensis Sabine ex Lindl. ‘Flore Alba’ has white flowers. See See Primula sinensis ‘Purpurea’ for more information.
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘This is a variety raised from the seeds of the Primula sinensis, differing from the original kind in the colour of the flowers, and the leaves being more deeply divided. It is very shewy, and producing its flowers in great abundance in January and February, is very ornamental in the greenhouse.’ [LBC no.1926/1833].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [H.204/1843].
Notes
Published Oct 14, 2009 - 05:12 PM | Last updated Sep 05, 2011 - 04:48 PM
Primula sinensis ‘Flore Alba’ | LBC no.1926/1833 | HAAB
| Family | Primulaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | China |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Chinese primrose |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Primula sinensis alba
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| Confidence level | high |