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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.

Hibiscus syriacus L. var. purpurea plena

For information on the species see Hibiscus syriacus L. var. alba simplex.  Purpurea plena is a form with double red to purple flowers.  [PD].

Horticultural & Botanical History

No additional data.

History at Camden Park

Listed in all published catalogues [T.556/1843].

Notes

Published Jan 13, 2010 - 01:04 AM | Last updated Jan 13, 2010 - 01:09 AM

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Family Malvaceae
Category
Region of origin

China to India
Synonyms
Common Name

Shrubby althaea
Name in the Camden Park Record

Hibiscus Syriacus purpurea plena 
Confidence level high