Floral Motifs on Early Chintz
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis - Chinese Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese Hibiscus) from the Private Collection, Hibiscus and Four Birds Floral Print on Brown Background, c.1840
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese Hibiscus) from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, vol. 5, pl. 158,
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese Hibiscus) growing in a modern garden.
Common Names: Chinese Hibiscus, Chinese Rose Hibiscus
Description: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese Hibiscus) is a member of the Mallow family (Malvaceae). The Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 4 recorded that it was native to the East Indies, and was first cultivated in Britain in 1731.
Quilts with this Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese Hibiscus) motif:
Chintz with this Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese Hibiscus) motif:
Description: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese Hibiscus) is a member of the Mallow family (Malvaceae). The Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 4 recorded that it was native to the East Indies, and was first cultivated in Britain in 1731.
Quilts with this Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese Hibiscus) motif:
- None known at this time
Chintz with this Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese Hibiscus) motif:
- Private Collection, Hibiscus and Four Birds Floral Print on Brown Background, c.1840
© Updated 4/6/2025 Author: Terry Terrel