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which annuals did the Edwardians grow?

French Marigolds.

The French Marigolds that were by far the most popular, in the early years of the 20th century, were the dwarf singles.
Tall, single flowering forms that grew to 3 ft were going out of favour and the double "carnation flowered"and Peony centred types, that are so popular these days, were felt to be vulgar.
The Edwardians favoured the yellows, browns and rust shades and strangely , no mention was made of the orange shades that we all take for granted nowadays.
Popular sorts, (all growing between 6" and 8" tall.), were:
"Cloth of Gold": Rich yellow.
"Diadem": Chestnut and red and yellow.
"Legion of Honour": Yellow and brown.
"Silver King": Pale yellow and maroon.
"Star of India": Crimson , striped yellow.

Comments

10/27/2007 3:07:56 AM
jeanette said:

apppreciate your tips. would like to know the other name of french marigold. for example african marigold is parentheses as tagetes erecta. so what is the parentheses name for french marigold plese?

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