origination:
China, introduced to Europe by Fortune
introduction of Robert Fortune from China. More informations about Robert Fortune see here.
Cornelia. Syns. Orgueil de Hong Kong; Souv. de 7 Mai. D. (For., 1867.) V. H. 1873; Krel. 1867; Lem. 1897; Pai. 1889; Des. 1899, 1905; Bar. 1900; Old 1924.
Synonym by Paillet in 1889:
Souv. de 7 Mai. (Pai., 1889.) Chen. 1910. See Cornelia.
Rivière (1995):
'Cornelia' Syn.'Orgueil de Hong Kong' 'Souvenir du 7 Mai' Gefüllt. Große, hochgefüllte Blüte. Amarantpurpur mit violettem Schein. Sehr selten.
Rivière (2000)
