Hydrangeas have so many winning attributes, it's hard to imagine an easier group of plants to grow, or any other flowering shrubs capable of providing vibrant color for so long a season -from the Introduction The large number of hydrangea cultivars developed in recent years has done much to increase their popularity across North America. Gardeners in colder regions, who could t grow these brilliant bloomers, w have many choices available. Today there are new super-hardy, dwarf and compact varieties; new colors; and new forms of these satisfying plants. Glyn Church celebrates these developments in this comprehensive guide. Illustrated with lush color photographs on every page, Complete Hydrangeas features:
More than 230 recommended clones, cultivars and related plants
The latest developments in hybridization
Planting, pruning, pests and propagation
Choosing the best plant for the location
Special advice on growing red, pink and blue blooms
Using hydrangeas in garden design
Companion plantings
Growing in containers
Caring for cut blooms, and enjoying hydrangeas in the home.
The author's advice, guidance and enthusiasm will have readers enjoying these show-stopping blooms in their own gardens.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books Ltd
ISBN-10
1554072638
ISBN-13
9781554072637
eBay Product ID (ePID)
189593779
Product Key Features
Author
Glyn Church
Format
Trade Paperback (US) ,Sewn, Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Gardening
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
ON
Content Note
Illustrations
Author Biography
Glyn Church studied at Pershore College of Horticulture and the famous Chelsea Physic Garden in London. He now operates Woodleigh Nursery in New Zealand, where he grows an extensive range of hydrangeas.