Notice

Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Dahlia ‘Queen Victoria’

Introduced in 1853, ‘deep yellow, edged with red, well up, and good outline.’  [FC p.37/1853].  ‘Dahlias expected to be extensively cultivated this year include “Queen Victoria”.’  [Gard. Chron. 1853].

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.22/1857].

Notes

Published Apr 21, 2009 - 05:06 AM | Last updated Sep 25, 2011 - 11:16 PM

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Family Asteraceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, probably England
Synonyms
Common Name

Florists’ Dahlia
Name in the Camden Park Record

Dahlia Queen Victoria 
Confidence level high