origination:
China, introduced to Europe by Fortune
Tree peony introduced by Robert Fortune from China in 1846.
introduction of Robert Fortune from China. More informations about Robert Fortune see here.
Berenice. Syns. Hebe; Versicolor. D. (Chin.—For., 1846.) H. & S. 1869; V. H. 1873; Bar. 1900; Des. 1905; Kel. 1867, 1889; Old 1924; Pai. 1889.
renamed by Paillet in 1889
Versicolor. (1889.) Pai. 1889. See Berenice.
