by Lawrie Metcalf (Foreword), Douglas Chalk (Author), Lawrie Metcalf (Foreword), Valerie Price (Illustrator)
The wealth of variety of shrub in the species of Hebes is looked at in this book including the closely related Parahebes and Chionohebes, viewing them in context of the range of flora of their native New Zealand. Expert advice is given on their cultivation and propagation and there is a section recommending varieties and species for different purposes. They can be used in mixed and shrub borders, rock gardens, for landscape work and even as house or conservatory plants.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Publisher: Batsford Ltd
Published: 01 May 1991
ISBN 10: 0747004102
ISBN 13: 9780747004103