Hibiscus : Hardy and Tropical Plants for the Garden
Editorial Reviews
Review
Randall Small Plant Science Bulletin : A very well written book that was both enjoyable and enlightening to read. I would certainly recommend it to anyone interested in gardening with hibiscus as an entry into the sometimes bewildering world of cultivated hibiscus.
Kathy Fescemyer E-Streams : An excellent resource on the genus. It is a recommended addition to all libraries that have collections in horticulture.
Carolyn Ulrich Chicagoland Gardening : You don't need to be a hibiscus specialist to enjoy this book, but you'll find yourself wishing you were.
Betty Walters Petal Pusher : For anyone, who is interested in learning about and growing Hibiscus in the home garden, this book is a must have.
Lynette Walther Camden Herald : Her book from Timber Press is a valuable reference of fact and folklore on Hibiscus, both the tropical and hardy varieties.
Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin : Covering both tropical and hardy varieties, the book is an entertaining mix of straightforward horticultural science.
Book Description
Hibiscuses have entered an era of increasing popularity as garden designers and home gardeners rediscover the fine attributes of these wonderful plants. Here is the only book that covers the species and cultivars of the genus Hibiscus completely and in detail. Barbara Perry Lawton surveys both kinds of hibiscus: the tropical, subtropical, and warm-temperate plants whose pure, clean colors are such grand assets to modern gardens and homes, as well as the hardy perennials and shrubs that thrive in spite of snow, ice, drought, flood, or poor soil, bearing bright flowers year after year. These classic flowers have a long and fascinating history. The book chronicles the history and traditions of their use in addition to those of Hibiscus relatives such as hollyhocks, okra, and cotton. With more than 200 species, there is great diversity in the genus Hibiscus. Barbara Perry Lawton introduces all gardeners, expert and novice alike, to the possibilities offered by these plants. A photographic gallery of hibiscuses illustrates the richness of the many species and cultivars from which the gardener may choose.
Hibiscus : Hardy and Tropical Plants for the Garden
Hibiscus: Hardy and Tropical Plants for the Garden: Hardy and Tropical Plants for the Garden,Barbara Perry Lawton,Timber Press,088192654X,Flowers - General,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,Hibiscus,Ornamental Plants,Shrubs
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