RHS Wisley Handbook: Primroses & Auriculas (Royal Horticultural Society Wisley Handbooks)

by PeterWard (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2008

  $6.90

  Primroses, one of the first signs of spring in the countryside, are also one of the book earliest plants to bloom in the garden. Auriculas are hardy plants that are not difficult to grow. This concise, illustrated handbook contains detailed information on all aspects of primrose and auricula care, providing invaluable reference for amateur gardeners and experienced growers alike. The straightforward approach to essential techniques, together with advice on tackling pests and other problems, and the directory of recommended varieties, will ensure successful results.

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $3.30

  The author shows how easy primroses are to cultivate in this illustrated handbook. Native to Britain and Europe, the primrose has been cultivated for years, and is one of the first garden plants to bloom in the spring. From the original pale yellow flower has come a great number of modern hybrids, in a wide variety of colours. The book includes notes on soil composts, raising from seed, growing in pots, controlling pests and diseases, and a detailed primrose grower's calendar.