Type : "We are indebted to Mr. Atkins, Nuseryman, Northampton, for specimens of this very showy hybrid, raised by him between
Nierembergia nyctaginiflora [=
Petunia axillaris (Lam.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb. 1888] and
phoenicea [≡
Petunia integrifolia (Hook.) Schinz & Thell. 1915]. In habit it is much like the former, but the flowers are nearly intermediate between those of the two parents. The plant would prove a great ornament in the flower border, as it blossoms most abundantly, and is as hardy as the
nyctaginiflora. It is readily increased by cuttings. The flowers, especially in the evening, diffuse an agreeable fragrance, resembling that of the clove pink." [protologue].
