origination:
China, introduced to Europe by Fortune
color:
Purple
introduction of Robert Fortune from China. More informations about Robert Fortune see here.
Col. Malcolm. Syns. Reine des Beautés; Sir George Davis. D. (Chin.—For., 1864.) H. & S. 1864; V. H. 1873; Lem. 1892; Old 1924; Krel. 1867; Pai. 1889; Des. 1899, 1905; Bar. 1900.
renamed by Paillet in 1889:
Reine des Beautés. (1889.) Pai. 1889 as new. See Col. Malcolm.
'Col. Malcolm' Chin. For. 1846
