Publisher's Synopsis
Volume 3 of a series on woody plants for foliage, flowers and fragrance.;104 genera, chosen for their flowering characteristics are described in expert detail.;The photographs will inspire the gardener to look at flowers and the impact they have on a garden in a new light. With flowers as the main feature covered in discussing each specimen, this reference book also details other special features of the plant: height and width, country of origin, common name, cultivation, needs and requirements, pests and diseases, and hardiness zones, derivation of botanical name.;The book includes a ready-reference table describing the species and cultivars featured by hardiness zone, height and width, flower colour and flowering season. Also included is a glossary, hardiness zone map and a comprehensive index