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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.

Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. var. speciosa

See Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. for a description of the species.  According to Johnson’s Dictionary it has pink flowers but I have no more detailed description.  

Horticultural & Botanical History

Introduced from China in 1825.  [JD].

History at Camden Park

Desideratum to Loddiges’ Nursery, 6th January 1845.  [MP A2933-2, p.28].  Macarthur records receiving four ‘Moutans, said to be various’, among a number of plants received from Captain Simpson in late 1849 or early 1850, apparently on the same ship as those accompanying Captain P. P. King.  The source is unclear.  [ML A1980-3].  This plant may be amongst these.

Notes

Published Jan 29, 2010 - 04:10 AM | Last updated Jan 29, 2010 - 04:14 AM

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Family Paeoniaceae
Category
Region of origin

China, probably garden origin
Synonyms
Common Name

Tree paeony, Moutan
Name in the Camden Park Record

Paeonia moutan speciosa
Confidence level medium