Bevere

Canna 'Bevere'

Canna 'Bevere'

(Premier Group)

[Country Life Series]

 

Origin DALEBØ Thor
Parentage Topaz x self
Height Small, under 3ft/90cm
Foliage Green
Form Branching
Flower Bi-coloured
Blooming Good bloomer
Flowering Early summer to frosts
Tillering Average
Available Specialist

Introduced by Thor Dalebø of Normandy, France in 2006, Canna 'Bevere' is a small Premier Group cultivar; green foliage, long oval shaped, acute apex, branching habit; oval main stems, coloured green; spikes of flowers are orange with peach stripes, edges frilled, petals yellow, fully self-cleaning, good bloomer, flowers in early summer until frosts, blooms open in the early morning; fertile both ways, not self-pollinating or true to type, capsules globose; rhizomes are thick, up to 3 cm in diameter, coloured white; tillering is average.

A member of the Country Life series, Canna 'Bevere' is available from specialist growers; breeding is Topaz x self.

Named for Bevere, which is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the city of Worcester and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village is home to a number of listed buildings, including the Bevere House, which dates back to the 18th century. The house is now used as a restaurant and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

History of Bevere

In 1051 King Hardicanute sent officials to Worcester to collect the Danegeld tax. They were assaulted and murdered. Not surprisingly troops arrived some months later to punish the rebels who, being warned, escaped to Bevere island. After sacking and burning the city the soldiers made for the camp. Four unsuccessful attacks were made ending in a truce.

After payment of a fine the citizens were allowed to return home. Centuries later the island was again a place of refuge for those fleeing the city to avoid the plague.

Bevere Bridge

Little is known about this handsome cast iron bridge, which crosses a branch of the River Severn to join the tiny Bevere Island with the rest of the world. Said to have been built in 1844, as compensation to the landowner for some inconvenience he presumably suffered when a weir was constructed, and a lock was built on the adjacent leg of the Severn. It was intended for pedestrians and cattle. However, one source states that 'It was once carried a carriage drive over the Severn River to a private estate on the Island owned by the reclusive Mr. Moon who was the Chief Engineer of the London/North Western Rail Co. and who retired to his Bevere Island property according to Mr Max Sinclair, local historian.'

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