Dianthus caryophyllus Sharpe’s ‘Criterion’
For generic information on the garden Carnation and Picotee see Dianthus caryophyllus L. Sharpe’s ‘Criterion’ is a light edged red picotee, probably introduced in 1841. [Gard. Chron. 1841]. ‘Neatly edged, but with a short awkward pod; flowers medium size, and apt to expand confusedly, requiring much care to bloom it well; the layers also root indifferently.’ [Gard. Chron. 1843]. ‘Light-edged, red picotee: pod not very good, being rather short; petals of a medium size, and somewhat confused; ground pretty clear; edging neat and distinct.’ [FC p.80/1849].
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 - 03:02 PM | Last updated Aug 26, 2011 - 12:58 PM
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, England |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Florists’ Picotee |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Picotee Sharpe’s ‘Criterion’ |
| Confidence level | high |
