Vireya Rhododendrons
Author: J. Clyde Smith
Publisher:
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 88
ISBN-13:
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Rhododendrons of Subgenus Vireya
Author: G. Argent
Publisher: Sterling/Main Street
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 402
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA modern scientific account of vierya rhododenron for rhododenron enthusiasts.
Rhododendron
Author: Richard Milne
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: 2017-09-15
Total Pages: 275
ISBN-13: 1780238819
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHas ever a plant inspired such love and such hatred as the rhododendron? Its beauty is inarguable; it can clothe whole hillsides and gardens with a blanket of vibrant color. The rhododendron has a propensity towards sexual infidelity, making it very popular with horticultural breeding programs. And it can also be used as an herbal remedy for an astonishing range of ailments. But there is a darker side to these gorgeous flowers. Daphne du Maurier used the red rhododendron as a symbol of blood in her best-selling novel Rebecca, and numerous Chinese folktales link the plant with tragedy and death. It can poison livestock and intoxicate humans, and its narcotic honey has been used as a weapon of war. Rhododendron ponticum has run riot across the British countryside, but the full story of this implacable invader contains many fascinating surprises. In this beautifully illustrated volume, Richard Milne explores the many ways in which the rhododendron has influenced human societies, relating this to the extraordinary story of the plant’s evolution. Over one thousand species of the plant exist, ranging from rugged trees on Himalayan slopes to rock-hugging alpines, and delicate plants perched on rainforest branches. Milne relays tales of mythical figures, intrepid collectors, and eccentric plant breeders. However much you may think you know about the rhododendron, this charming book will offer something new.
Vireyas
Author: Jacqueline Walker
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis highly illustrated guide is an introduction to the exciting possibilities of growing vireya rhododendrons. It includes fascinating information on the discovery and cultivation history of these relative newcomers. Interesting accounts of how vireyas grow in the wild provide valuable clues to their requirements in cultivation. Practical advice is given on growing vireyas successfully in mild climates and in containers, caring for and maintaining healthy, attractive plants; propagation; pests and diseases. Suggestions are given for using vireyas in warm climate landscapes, including lists of species and hybrids with notable attributes and a discussion of suitable companion plants. A descriptive list of species and many of the numerous hybrids in cultivation throughout the world will help readers choose suitable plants.
The Constant Gardener
Author: Holly Kerr Forsyth
Publisher: The Miegunyah Press
Published: 2007-01-01
Total Pages: 530
ISBN-13: 052285432X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCovering an enormous range of subjects, this essential guide to your garden describes how to cultivate and care for your favourite plants; how to grow fruit trees, lay a lawn or design a 'potager'. The Constant Gardener reveals the fascinating history of the rose, discusses pruning techniques, tells you how to create nutrient-rich compost, pave a path or lay a hedge. It is packed with handy hints, recipes and stories.
Ornamental Tropical Shrubs
Author: Amanda Jarrett
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2017-01-01
Total Pages: 327
ISBN-13: 1561649406
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor gardeners lucky enough to live in the subtropical and tropical zones, here are 83 shrubs they can count on to display beautiful flowers and/or colorful, interesting leaves. Stunning color photos and practical advice make this book an inspiration as well as a how-to manual for those who want their gardens to put on a tropical show throughout the year. Learn how to use shrubs in garden design for hedges, borders, screens, bank covers, mass plantings, containers, as well as bird and butterfly attractors. You'll also learn how to maintain a healthy garden. In her straightforward style, Amanda Jarrett covers the basics of planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, mulching, and controlling insects and diseases. Just follow Amanda's common-sense advice, and your garden will blossom for years to come.
Pocket Guide to Rhododendron Species
Author: John F. J. McQuire
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 712
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis handy guidebook highlights the most important morphological features relevant to the recognition and identification of virtually every currently cultivated species of rhododendron. The more than seven hundred photographs in the volume present detailed illustrations of every aspect of the plants, accompanied by succinct descriptions of such characteristics as flower color, height, and leaf characteristics--which are crucial aids to identification when rhododendrons are not in bloom. Fully up to date, Pocket Guide to Rhododendron Species is certain to become the standard field guide to these flowers.
From the Ends of the Earth
Author: Christian Lamb
Publisher: Christian Lamb
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 9781903071083
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat risks did the early plant collectors take to bring us the plants we know and love? Who foudn what and where? And how similar are their finds to the plants we grow today? Christian Lamb has been to extraordinary lengths to find out. This lively and richly-illustrated book is all about the special plants that Christian grows in her small garden in Cornwall, which she calls her 'Living Plant Museum'.
