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The Gardener's Guide to Growing Penstemons

The Gardener's Guide to Growing Penstemons

by David Way (Author), David Way (Author), Peter James (Author)

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    Illustrated 1998

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Synopsis

Penstemons are ideal plants for use in mixed borders and perennial beds, and they are currently enjoying a new international surge in popularity. They flower in an extraordinary range of colors over a long summer period, and most are easy to grow and propagate.

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 160
 Edition: First Edition
 Publisher: David & Charles
Published: 31 Mar 1998
ISBN 10: 0715305506
ISBN 13: 9780715305508

Media Reviews
Probably the most complete guide available to the genus Penstemon. -- Elizabeth Evans E-Streams (09/29/2003)
Another excellent resource to assure success in growing Penstemon. -- Lynn Rogers Northwest Arkansas Times (08/29/2002)
This very helpful guide offers practical advice to both novice and experienced gardeners. -- George Cohen Booklist (05/01/1998)
Very readable. It can be read straight through or dipped into for specific information. -- Ginny Maffitt Rock Garden Quarterly (06/07/2004)
Avid gardeners will welcome this specific, unusual guide with its color photos and insights. -- James A. Cox Wisconsin Bookwatch (02/01/1999)
It is indeed a complete, practical guide that will enable you to grown and enjoy these plants. -- John E. Bryan Gardening Newsletter (06/01/1998)
It is a daring and attractive encapsulation of an immense body of horticultural enterprise. -- Panayoti Kelaidis Rock Garden Quarterly (02/01/1998)
The Gardener's Guide to Growing Penstemons does an excellent job of meeting a difficult challenge. -- Douglas Darnowski Plant Science Bulletin (02/01/1998)
I unreservedly recommend The Gardener's Guide to Growing Penstemons. It is scholarly but very approachable, it is practical and contains something for everyone. -- Peter Miles Gardens Illustrated (07/01/2000)
The biggest contribution Way and James have made is to make some sense out of the totally confusing and complicated classification of penstemons which will be extremely helpful to any gardener. -- Ethel Fried Manchester (CT) Journal Inquirer (02/22/1999)
The authors have cataloged nearly every gardenworthy penstemon, from the many European hybrids to the North American natives. This book is a great resource for anyone interested in growing even a few of these stalwart perennials. -- Virginia Small Fine Gardening (02/01/1999)
This book presents an excellent coverage of the species, including warnings about the more difficult alpine species, and introduces the gamut of new hybrids that have advanced in appeal beyond the top-heavy hybrids of the 50s and 60s. -- Trevor Nottle Australian Gardener (02/01/2000)