The Plantfinder's Guide to Early Bulbs
Published on 25. February 2000
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-7153-0805-9 (ISBN)
Description
The main characteristics of each of the 39 genera of bulbs covered in this text are described in the introduction. An account of the characteristics of early flowering enables the reader to understand what the plant needs to do well in the garden. An A-Z of species and cultivars provides descriptions of recommended plants and includes coverage of more unusual groups. Information on where to grow the plants includes advice on borders, naturalizing in grass, raised beds, rock gardens, bulb frames, containers and forcing for early flowering. A chapter on propagation encourages all enthusiasts to multiply their collection by following recommended techniques.
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Content
Part 1 Introducing early bulbs: influential gardeners; what is a bulb?. Part 2 Growing early bulbs: microclimates; cultivate; where to plant; propagation; pests and diseases. Part 3 A choice of plants: A-Z of early bulbs. Appendices: where to see early-flowering bulbs; where to buy early-flowering bulbs; conservation.