The plant lover's guide to dahlias
(2014)
By:
Vernon, Andy
Nonfiction
Book
Call Numbers:
635.93399/VERNON,A
Availability
Details
PUBLISHED
Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2014
DESCRIPTION
252 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9781604694161, 1604694165, 9781604694161, 1604694165 :
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
"In association with Kew Royal Botanic Gardens."
Why I love dahlias -- Designing with flamboyant flowers -- Understanding dahlias -- 200 varieties for the garden -- Growing and propagating
The Plant Lover's Guide to Dahlias is packed with everything you need to know to grow these fantastic flowers. The book includes tips on using dahlias in garden design, growth and propagation information, and lists of where to buy the plants and where to view them in public gardens. The bulk of the book is devoted to profiles for over 200 varieties, organized by color, with information on type, height, and spread. Gorgeous color photographs bring the plants to life