Dahlia ‘Quilled Perfection’
Brown’s ‘Quilled Perfection’ was included in a list of 50 excellent dahlias in the Floricultural Cabinet. [FC p.68/1837]. In 1838 it was described as ‘occasionally very fine, but very uncertain and rather too much quilled’, suggesting it was a semi-cactus or cactus type.
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
‘Quilled Perfection’ is probably one of the ‘about 20 others’ referred to in reference to Dahlia Dodds’ ‘Mary’, which see. It was listed in a letter to Mrs. J. C. Wickham dated 16th August1844, and included in a consignment of plants which accompanied the letter. [MP A2933-2, p.6].
Notes
Published Apr 21, 2009 - 04:17 PM | Last updated Sep 26, 2011 - 08:51 AM
| Family | Asteraceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, England |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Florists’ Dahlia |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Dahlia Quilled Perfection |
| Confidence level | high |
