Dahlia ‘Primrose Perfection’
John Keynes of Salisbury listed for sale in The Gardeners Chronicle a number of Dahlias, including: ‘Primrose Perfection’ (Keynes’). ‘Pure bright primrose without shading, one of the most useful Dahlias ever offered; always providing fine blooms, and fit for any stand. Certificate at the National [Floricultural Society show of 1853] for its general good qualities.’ [Gard. Chron. 1854]. ‘It will be a useful flower; the centre and form are good and it is large and showy’. [Gard. Chron. 1853]. It was also among the prize takers at the great exhibition of Dahlias held in Edinburgh. [Gard. Chron. 1855].
Horticultural & Botanical History
For more information on the botanical and horticultural history of the Florist’s Dahlia see Dahlia pinnata Cav.
History at Camden Park
Listed in Addenda to the 1857 catalogue [A.27/1857].
Notes
Published Apr 21, 2009 - 03:18 PM | Last updated Sep 26, 2011 - 09:10 AM
| Family | Asteraceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, England |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Florists’ Dahlia |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Dahlia Primrose Perfection |
| Confidence level | high |
