Gardener'S Guide - Penstemons - Couverture rigide

Lawrence, Anna; Way, David

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0715305506 ISBN 13 : 9780715305508

Editeur : David & Charles, 1998

Synopsis

Illustrated in full colour, this guide gives all the information necessary to grow this fashionable perennial whose popularity now rivals the enthusiasm bestowed in the early years of this century. The authors provide an historical view, how to cultivate and propagate, a survey of all the species and seed strains and a section on pests/diseases.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Gardener's Guide to Growing Penstemons is a wide-ranging study of a diverse genus. It provides an up-to-date and authoritative overview of a rather complicated classification, a useful chapter on botany which provides helpful tips for identification and a detailed history of the plant including a special chapter on the history and development of the cultivars. Gardeners will derive much of interest from the chapters on garden cultivation, propagation, plant association and pests and diseases while chapters on breeding and the role of the plant in Australasia, South Africa and continental Europe further broaden the scope of this comprehensive book. Specialists and gardeners alike will profit from the detailed plant descriptions, which include full information about garden cultivation, of a comprehensive range of cultivars and species.

Biographie de l'auteur

Peter James grew penstemons for many years and his academic knowledge of botany together with his patience in sifting through old records enabled him to assemble a unique picture of the genus. He was recently involved in genetic research attempting to elucidate some of the origins of the popular hybrids. He died in 2002. David Way trained as a horticulturalist at Cambridge University and the R.H.S. Garden at Wisley. As well as a career in teaching and research, he has for many years been a member of the executive committee of the Hardy Plant Society, and is the author of their booklet, Penstemons. He writes, lectures and has broadcast on horticultural topics. David lives in Hunton, Kent.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: David & Charles
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0715305506
• ISBN 13: 9780715305508
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible