May New Release - Encyclopedia of Flowering Shrubs

Title: Timber Press Encyclopedia of 

Flowering Shrubs

Subtitle: More than 1700 Outstanding 

Garden Plants

                

Author/s:  Jim Gardiner

RRP: $59.99

ISBN: 9780881928235

Format:  Hardback, 436 pages

Dimensions: 279mm x 215mm

Publisher: Timber Press

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

The Timber Press Encyclopedia of Flowering Shrubs is remarkable for its extensive photographic coverage that includes 2,000 high-quality images. These accompany essential cultivation data for more than 1,700 plants to make an exceptional tool for those embarking on identification, selection and planting schemes. Information includes size, flower colour and timing, stem colour, fruits, autumn colour, preferred position, soil needs, pruning requirements and cold hardiness. The plants are organised alphabetically by botanical name and may be readily accessed using the common name index. An introductory section suggests ways of giving plants the best possible start and ongoing care so that they can flourish in the long term.