Verbena x hybrida ‘Coronet’

A cultivar of Verbena x hybrida Hort. ex Vilm., the Florists’ Verbena.  Dark rose.  ‘Coronet’ was included in Wood’s list of ‘rich-coloured varieties.’  [Gard. Chron. 1848].

Horticultural & Botanical History

For information on the botanical and horticultural history of the Florists’ Verbena see Verbena x hybrida Hort. ex Vilm.

History at Camden Park

In February 1849 William Macarthur wrote to James Backhouse: ‘I am desirous to obtain a good collection of the best Verbenas of different shades of colour and I have extracted from a descriptive list published in the Gardener’s Chronicle of 8 April ’48 (which appears to have been written by Mr Wood of Fishergate Nursery, York) – a number of names under the belief that they will supply the variety we require.’  [MP A2933-1, p.183].  There is no record that these plants were received but it seems likely that they were.  

Notes

Published Apr 24, 2009 - 03:27 PM | Last updated Aug 29, 2011 - 05:00 PM


More details about Verbena x hybrida ‘Coronet’
Family Verbenaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, probably England

Synonyms
Common Name

Florists’ Verbena

Name in the Camden Park Record

Verbena ‘Coronet’

Confidence level high