Clematis
Mary Toomey(Author)
Hamlyn (Publisher)
Published on 15. February 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-600-60533-1 (ISBN)
Description
This practical guide to growing clematis explains the techniques to keep them in good shape. It gives a history of the species, their nomenclature and attributes, followed by advice on their cultivation, covering positioning, planting, irrigation, training, feeding and pot culture. Possible pests and diseases and their treatment are also considered, and the propagation of clematis. There are step-by-step photographs and illustrations, and a directory showing all types of clematis each with a colour illustration.
This practical guide to growing clematis explains the techniques to keep them in good shape. It gives a history of the species, their nomenclature and attributes, followed by advice on their cultivation, covering positioning, planting, irrigation, training, feeding and pot culture. Possible pests and diseases and their treatment are also considered, and the propagation of clematis. There are step-by-step photographs and illustrations, and a directory showing all types of clematis each with a colour illustration.
This practical guide to growing clematis explains the techniques to keep them in good shape. It gives a history of the species, their nomenclature and attributes, followed by advice on their cultivation, covering positioning, planting, irrigation, training, feeding and pot culture. Possible pests and diseases and their treatment are also considered, and the propagation of clematis. There are step-by-step photographs and illustrations, and a directory showing all types of clematis each with a colour illustration.
More details
Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
125 colour illustrations, bibliography, glossary, index
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 230 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
632 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-600-60533-1 (9780600605331)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Dr Mary Toomey trained as a biologist, botanist, entomologist and a soil ecologist. She has been growing and collecting Clematis for over 30 years and is currently the editor of The Clematis, the journal of the British Clematis Society
Dr Mary Toomey trained as a biologist, botanist, entomologist and a soil ecologist. She has been growing and collecting Clematis for over 30 years and is currently the editor of The Clematis, the journal of the British Clematis Society
Dr Mary Toomey trained as a biologist, botanist, entomologist and a soil ecologist. She has been growing and collecting Clematis for over 30 years and is currently the editor of The Clematis, the journal of the British Clematis Society
Content
Introduction 6; History, botany and Nomenclature 10; Cultivating clematis 20; Propagation 46; Hybridization 56; Pests, disease and disorders 64; Plant directory 72; Connolsseur collection 106; Exhibiting and choosing clematis 116; Bibliography 122; Glossary 122; Index 124; Acknowledgements 127