Dianthus caryophyllus Fletcher’s ‘Queen of England’
For generic information on the garden carnation see Dianthus caryophyllus L. Fletcher’s ‘Queen of England’ is a rose flake carnation. ‘A superb variety, highly coloured, large, and of good shape. I grew it for the first time last season, and certainly it was equal to any which I had in my collection.’ [Gard. Chron. 1843].
Horticultural & Botanical History
For further information on Victorian Florists’ Carnations see Dianthus caryophyllus Smith’s ‘Duke of Wellington’.
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 09, 2009 - 05:21 PM | Last updated Aug 26, 2011 - 05:06 PM
Family | Caryophyllaceae |
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Category | |
Region of origin | Garden origin, England |
Synonyms | |
Common Name | Florists’ Carnation |
Name in the Camden Park Record | Carnation Fletcher’s ‘Queen of England’ |
Confidence level | high |