He concludes with lists of plant societies and suppliers and a helpful glossary and bibliography.
Bulb gardening in warmer climates presents challenges unknown in cooler climates. Bulbs that turn Holland into a kaleidoscope of colour droop and fade in mild winters, hot summers, and uncertain rainfall. Yet hundreds of native and naturalised species of bulbs thrive in these same conditions and offer as many colours, shapes, and fragrances as even the most demanding gardener desires. These are the bulbs that Thad Howard describes in this comprehensive guide to bulbs that will grow warmer climates. Writing from more than 45 years' experience in collecting and cultivating bulbs, Howard offers expert advice about hundreds of little-known, hybrid, and common species and varieties that grow well in warm climates. His species accounts, which are grouped by family, describe each plant and its growing requirements and often include interesting stories from his collecting expeditions. Lovely colour photos illustrate many of the species. Howard also gives reliable information about refrigerating bulbs, using them in the landscape and in containers, choosing scented ones, making potpourri, buying, collecting, cultivating, and hybridising bulbs, and dealing with pests and diseases.
He concludes with lists of plant societies and suppliers and a helpful glossary and bibliography.
He concludes with lists of plant societies and suppliers and a helpful glossary and bibliography.
- ISBN:
- 9780292731264
- 9780292731264
- Category:
- Gardening: flowers
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 01-06-2001
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- University of Texas Press
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions (mm):
- 251x178x33mm
- Weight:
- 0.85kg
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