The Complete Encyclopedia of Garden Flowers

by Bryant, Kate

• ISBN13: 9781592230563
• ISBN10: 1592230563
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-04-01
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Pr

Summary

Flowers are with us at every stage of our life. They are featured in rituals and celebrations in cultures all over the world. We use them to adorn our home, to establish a mood, to give as gifts, and to create a garden of beauty and color. By choosing plants carefully, the gardener can produce a wonderful outdoor area that will continue to provide a delightful floral display throughout the seasons. The Complete Encyclopedia of Garden Flowers features the most beautiful blooms from around the world, including annuals and perennials, trees, orchids, shrubs, ground covers, bromeliads, and bulbs. As well as popular plants such as roses, rhododendrons, and camellias, there are the less well known but no less striking trumpet-shaped flowers of Brugmansia, the charming heart-shaped blooms of Dicentra, and the dazzlingly colorful flower spikes of Lupinus. The book begins with a fascinating introduction to growing flowers, choosing the right plant for your region, and caring for your garden. There are also informative articles on the different groups of flowering plants. Following this section is an A to Z of flowers, from abutilon to zinnia.

Table of Contents

The Colorful Garden	p. 8
Growing Flowers	p. 10
Choosing the Right Plant	p. 14
Caring for Your Garden	p. 18
Annuals and Perennials	p. 22
Shrubs	p. 24
Trees	p. 26
Flowering Ground Covers	p. 28
Fruit Trees	p. 30
Herbs	p. 31
Bulbs, Corms, and Tubers	p. 32
Cacti and Succulents	p. 34
Climbing Plants	p. 36
Orchids	p. 38
Bromeliads	p. 40
Illustrated Guide to Flower Types	p. 42
Illustrated Guide to Leaf Types	p. 44
A-Z of Flowers	p. 46
Glossary	p. 577
Keys	p. 584
Seasonal Calendars	p. 602
Cultivation Guidelines	p. 662
Index to Plants	p. 680
Table of Contents provided by Rittenhouse. All Rights Reserved.