The Smaller Perennials

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Here is a dictionary of perennials, ideal
for gardeners wishing to grow a large number of plants within limited space while maintaining garden scale. At the core of the book is a major Illustrated reference listing to some 400 genera and hundreds of individual species and cultlvars. The author covers perennials which grow to a height of up to 75 cm (30 in). These plants are particularly popular for use at the front of herbaceous or mixed borders, or between architectural plants and shrubs in woodland or shady beds. In drawing a distinction between 'alplnes' or 'rock plants' and 'small perennials'. Jack Elliott's choice has been governed by ease of cultivation, vigour, robustness and ultimate spread.
There is Information on height, spread, cultivation, uses, associations and propagation, as well as foliage details, including colors and scent. Large and robust alplnes, not requiring special... Tovább

Fülszöveg

M'
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The Smaller Perennials
II ere
I for
Jack Elliott
Here is a dictionary of perennials, ideal
for gardeners wishing to grow a large number of plants within limited space while maintaining garden scale. At the core of the book is a major Illustrated reference listing to some 400 genera and hundreds of individual species and cultlvars. The author covers perennials which grow to a height of up to 75 cm (30 in). These plants are particularly popular for use at the front of herbaceous or mixed borders, or between architectural plants and shrubs in woodland or shady beds. In drawing a distinction between 'alplnes' or 'rock plants' and 'small perennials'. Jack Elliott's choice has been governed by ease of cultivation, vigour, robustness and ultimate spread.
There is Information on height, spread, cultivation, uses, associations and propagation, as well as foliage details, including colors and scent. Large and robust alplnes, not requiring special conditions, are also included. There are some tender perennials suitable for warmer climates such as California, but needing winter protection In a northern European environment.
Packed with factual information for an international readership, this colorful book shows throughout the mark of experience gained over many years by one of today's most respected authorities.
Jacket photographs: front, Chamaemeium nobile 'Flora Pleno', Diascia vigllls with erynglums and yuccas; back, Malva moschata alba and Knautla macedónica (all photographs are by Jack Elliott). Vissza