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The Flowering Garden

The Flowering Garden

by Andrew Mikolajski (Author), JohnSwithinbank (Author)

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    Paperback 2003

    $30.33
Synopsis

This informative title is a useful companion for selecting a spectacular range of flowering plants with which to produce a beautiful garden space. The book is divided into five main sections, covering all the main plant groups: perennials, annuals, bulbs, roses and alpines. The plant entries are arranged alphabetically within each category, with clear descriptions of each plant, practical information on hardiness and size, and details of care and cultivation.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 128
 Edition: illustrated edition
 Publisher: Southwater
Published: 25 Apr 2003
ISBN 10: 184215771X
ISBN 13: 9781842157718

Media Reviews
Anyone looking for a book on flowering plants for the garden will find this a useful reference. Albeit omitting the vast range of flowering shrubs, trees and climbers, the subjects it does focus on - perennials, annuals, bulbs, alpines and roses - include many choice plants often omitted in similar publications. Rosa Veilchenblau for instance, its delicate violet flowers providing at least a month of scent and colour is suggested while the diminutive ramondas in the alpine section are also often overlooked as being as difficult. The inclusion of pelargoniums in the perennial section could be misleading as could Hippeastrum in the bulb section but overall the information provided for each plant is useful and pertinent, whilst the recommended plant list the book concludes on is a valuable quick reference guide. A long way from the definitive Royal Horticultural Society guides, it is nevertheless, at the price, a colourful work for all gardeners looking to add to or extend their floral borders. - Lucy Watson
Author Bio
Andrew Mikolajski, an established author and garden designer, has written many titles. He has broadcast on BBC Radio and appeared on Granada TV. Consultant Editor John Swithinbank is a widely respected horticulturist. Having trained at Manchester Parks Department and Kew Gardens, he went on to become a garden designer.