Philadelphica Nova

Jacob Makoy et Cie Catalogue. 1839. No description. Trillon, Le Mans Nursery Catalogue, 1845, p.6: Very large, deep pink, globular form. Berlèse, 1845, Monographie, ed.3, p.137: Flower rose form, often peony form, of a bright, dark pink or carmine red ... this variety should not be confused with the older one of this name (from Smith). The corolla is similar to Florida. Originated in USA.