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Complete Hydrangeas by Glyn Church (2007, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherFirefly Books, The Limited

ISBN-101554072638

ISBN-139781554072637

eBay Product ID (ePID)57058881

Product Key Features

Book TitleComplete Hydrangeas

Number of Pages144 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicFlowers / Perennials, Shrubs

Publication Year2007

IllustratorYes

GenreGardening

AuthorGlyn Church

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight19.4 Oz

Item Length10.1 in

Item Width8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsAnyone who ends up growing some of these stunning beauties will be eternally grateful for this book., Church's enthusiasm, expertise, and straightforward writing make this beautiful book filled with color photographs a fine acquisition., Church sings [hydrangeas'] praises in this very complete guide to the genus.... gorgeous full color photographs.... informative., The 180 photos of lush flowering growth will make a Toronto gardener groan with envy. I treasure Complete Hydrangeas because of my own love for these blowsy beauties.... The 180 [colour] photos of lush flowering growth will make Canadians groan with envy., Like so many great poets before him, Tranströmer is forever reminding usthat the world is not what it appears to be; that with mindfulness and closeattention, you might get a glimpse of something vast and strange., Comprehensive ... shows hydrangeas can be everything from formal shrubs in a courtyard to visually stunning in a border., Generous use of colour photos gives readers a good sense of the many different faces and forms hydrangeas can bring to a garden.... Detailed information on such key topics as the flower colour of big-leaf hydrangeas., Generous use of colour photos ... Detailed information on such key topics as the flower colour of big-leaf hydrangeas., Will charm every hydrangea lover ... easy to read ... vibrant and fascinating.... The listing of species and cultivars is overwhelming., I treasure Complete Hydrangeas because of my own love for these blowsy beauties.... The 180 [colour] photos of lush flowering growth will make Canadians groan with envy., Church's enthusiasm, expertise, and straightforward writing make this beautiful book filled with color photographs a fine acquisition for gardening sections in public and academic libraries., I became caught up in the [book's] celebratory nature... [the author] emphasizes the many charms and virtues of the hydrangea., I became caught up in the celebratory nature of the [book's] text and photos. Throughout, author Glyn Church emphasizes the many charms and virtues of the hydrangea -- its easy-growing nature, the long-lasting colour of its big, dramatic bloom clusters, its many landscape uses in container and open gardens.

Dewey Decimal635.9/3372

Table Of ContentIntroduction Where Do Hydrangeas Come From? The Charm of Hydrangeas Cultivation Pruning, Pests and Propagation Landscaping with Hydrangeas Hydrangeas In and Around the House Species and Cultivars Rare and Climbing Hydrangeas Appendix I: Hardy Varieties of H. marophylla and H. serrata Appendix II: Remontant Hydrangeas -- Ideal for Cold Regions Appendix III: Suppliers Bibliography Index

Synopsis"Hydrangeas have so many winning attributes, it's hard to imagine an easier group of plants to grow, or any other flowering shrubs capable of providing vibrant color for so long a season" -from the Introduction The large number of hydrangea cultivars developed in recent years has done much to increase their popularity across North America. Gardeners in colder regions, who could not grow these brilliant bloomers, now have many choices available. Today there are new super-hardy, dwarf and compact varieties; new colors; and new forms of these satisfying plants. Glyn Church celebrates these developments in this comprehensive guide. Illustrated with lush color photographs on every page, Complete Hydrangeas features: More than 230 recommended clones, cultivars and related plants The latest developments in hybridization Planting, pruning, pests and propagation Choosing the best plant for the location Special advice on growing red, pink and blue blooms Using hydrangeas in garden design Companion plantings Growing in containers Caring for cut blooms, and enjoying hydrangeas in the home. The author's advice, guidance and enthusiasm will have readers enjoying these show-stopping blooms in their own gardens., Newly developed cultivars have increased the range of this popular plant. The book is a comprehensive guide to hydrangeas with more than 230 recommended clones and all the information needed to grow them., ""Hydrangeas have so many winning attributes, it's hard to imagine an easier group of plants to grow, or any other flowering shrubs capable of providing vibrant color for so long a season"" -from the Introduction The large number of hydrangea cultivars developed in recent years has done much to increase their popularity across North America. Gardeners in colder regions, who could not grow these brilliant bloomers, now have many choices available. Today there are new super-hardy, dwarf and compact varieties; new colors; and new forms of these satisfying plants. Glyn Church celebrates these developments in this comprehensive guide. Illustrated with lush color photographs on every page, Complete Hydrangeas features: More than 230 recommended clones, cultivars and related plants The latest developments in hybridization Planting, pruning, pests and propagation Choosing the best plant for the location Special advice on growing red, pink and blue blooms Using hydrangeas in garden design Companion plantings Growing in containers Caring for cut blooms, and enjoying hydrangeas in the home. The author's advice, guidance and enthusiasm will have readers enjoying these show-stopping blooms in their own gardens.