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Brugmansia and Datura: Angel's Trumpets and Thorn Apples

Brugmansia and Datura: Angel's Trumpets and Thorn Apples

by UlrikePreissel (Author), Hans-GeorgPreissel (Author)

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    Paperback 2005

    $18.74
Synopsis

Stately Angel's Trumpets ('Brugmansia') are spectacular plants, growing like small trees and living for several years, over-wintering outdoors in warm climates, or in your sunroom. Datura, commonly called Thorn Apples, are mostly annuals and are cultivated like summer flowers. The impressive bell-shaped flowers of both varieties - in white, yellow, pink and red - are extraordinarily decorative and highly perfumed. It's no surprise that they are prized by enthusiastic gardeners around the world. This comprehensive guide for gardeners features all you need to know about these flowers: History & Folklore; Latest information on identification and classification; Form and shape of the flowers and plants; Species, hybrids and varieties; Wild species of Thorn Apples; Building a Brugmansia collection; Propagation; Care & cultivation; Over-wintering; Care & cultivation; and Pests & diseases. Lovers of dramatic container plants are already familiar with these marvellous flowers and their intense perfume.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 144
 Edition: illustrated edition
 Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
Published: 25 Aug 2005
ISBN 10: 1552095584
ISBN 13: 9781552095584

Media Reviews
Clarifies the distinguishing characteristics between these two genera and shares the rich cultural and historic origins of these often confused plants.--Kristin G. Pategas Ornamental Outlook (02/01/2003)
More than a 100-color photos and textbook style information make this a book for both the hobby gardener and serious horticulturist.--Marianne Binietti Seattle Post-Intelligencer (06/20/2002)
Clearly written for both professionals and amateurs, will become a standard in the literature on these plants.--Adele Kleine Current Books on Gardening and Botany [Chicago Bot (06/01/2003)
Packed into 144 pages are 110 photos and information about mythical perspectives and the realities of growing the plants.--Fresno Bee (06/15/2002)
Readable, profusely illustrated ... an excellent guide.-- (12/12/2002)
The Preissels have succeeded in producing a reference that makes the gardening world more aware of these unique plants ... The book is a welcome guide to growers and collectors of angel's trumpets.-- (06/14/2002)
Author Bio

Ulrike and Hans-Georg Preissel have been involved in breeding Brugmansia and Datura for many years, and have a large collection of these fascinating plants. Both authors have studied horticulture in Hanover, Germany, and, since 1984, Hans-Georg Preissel has been the head of the 17th-century Herrenh user Gardens, where most of the plants featured in this book were photographed.