origination:
China, introduced to Europe by Fortune
introduction of Robert Fortune from China. More informations about Robert Fortune see here.
Confucius. Syn. Lord Macartney. D. (Chin.—For., 1864.) V. H. 1873 H. & S. 1864; Krel. 1867; Pai. 1889; Des. 1905; V. G. 1896; Bar. 1900.
Lord Macartney. (Chin.—For., 1889.) Pai. 1889. Syn., Superba de Young. See Confucius.
Tree peony introduced by Robert Fortune from China in 1846.
