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.

Dianthus caryophyllus Brinkler’s ‘Lady Chesterfield’

For generic information on the garden Carnation and Picotee see Dianthus caryophyllus L. Heavy purple edge picotee.  ‘Among the best of the 1849 season.’  [Gard. Chron. 1849].  ‘A very pretty flower; the edging very light and delicate, the white pure, and shape good.  Its habit is rather delicate, but a most desirable variety in other respects.’  [BF p.220/1844].  The author describes it as a purple-edged, light, and spells the breeder Brinklow.

Horticultural & Botanical History

For further information on the Victorian Picotee see Dianthus caryophyllus Mathew’s ‘Ne Plus Ultra’.

History at Camden Park

In October 1849 a large consignment of plants was sent by Veitch and Sons, Exeter, to J. C. Bidwill at Camden Park.  The consignment included named Carnations and Picotees, the present plant included.  [MP A2943].

Notes

Published Apr 12, 2009 - 02:44 AM | Last updated Aug 26, 2011 - 05:01 AM

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Family Caryophyllaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, England
Synonyms
Common Name

Florists’ Picotee
Name in the Camden Park Record

Picotee Brinkler’s ‘Lady Chesterfield’
Confidence level high