The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Perennials: The Art and Science to Grow with

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Learn to grow all kinds of perennials with the wisdom and guidance of Kew Experts in this handy and comprehensive guide.

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Perennials are amongst the most widely used garden staples. They are the largest group of garden plants and offer magnificent diversity for every location from sun to shade. This guide is a perfect mix of practical and giftable gardening reference for the entry level enthusiast who wants to find out more about perennials and wants to grow them successfully. Combining the authority and expertise of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew with beautiful artworks and practical advice, this is a giftable hardback for enthusiasts and beginners. Packed with information and inspiration, it covers a range of plants as well as vital information on soil, light and maintenance. Every plant's needs are revealed so readers can succeed with 50 specimens and 12 easy to follow projects.

Author Biography

KEW ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS has built a global resource for medicinal plant names that enables health professionals and researchers to access information about plants and plant products relevant to pharmacological research, health regulation, traditional medicine and functional foods.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION TO GROWING PERENNIALSPLANTSBear's breeches, Yarrow, Monkshood, Baneberry, Giant hyssop, Lady's mantlePROJECT 1: PLANTING PERENNIALS FOR FOLIAGEBlue star, Columbine, Aster, Astilbe, Masterwort, False indigoPROJECT 2: USING PERENNIALS IN A WINTER GARDENElephant's ears, Bistort, Siberian bugloss, BellflowerPROJECT 3: MAKING YOUR OWN MULCHGiant scabious, Plume thistle, Sea kale, Delphinium, Foxglove, ConeflowerPROJECT 4: REPEATING PLANTS TO UNIFY A BORDERGlobe thistle, Barrenwort, Fleabane,  Japanese anemone, Sea holly, SpurgePROJECT 5: MAKING A GRAVEL GARDENJoe Pye weed, Meadowsweet, Cranesbill, AvensPROJECT 6: USING COLOUR IN A BORDERGypsophila, Sneezeweed, Sunflower, Hellebore, Day lily, Coral bellsPROJECT 7: PLANTING A CONTAINER WITH PERENNIALSHosta, Ice plant, Inula, Iris, Scabious, Red-hot poker, Bleeding heart, Blazing starPROJECT 8: DIVIDING PERENNIALSLeopard plant, Lobelia, Lupin, Yellow loosestrife, Purple loosestrife, Plume poppy, Bergamot, CatmintPROJECT 9: TAKING STEM CUTTINGS TO GET MORE PLANTSPeony, Poppy, Patrinia, PenstemonPROJECT 10: DELAY CUTTING BACK PERENNIALSPhlomis, Border phlox, Obedient plant, Solomon's seal, Cinquefoil, Primula, Lungwort, RodgersiaPROJECT 11: MIXING PERENNIALS WITH GRASSESBlack-eyed Susan, Sage, Burnet, Prairie mallow, Campion, Golden rod, Meadow rue, Globeflower128 PROJECT 12: PLANTING TALL PERENNIALS TO ADD HEIGHTMullein, Vervain, Speedwell, Culver's rootTroubleshootingWhat to do whenIndexPhotographic acknowledgments

Details ISBN0711282439 Author ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW Pages 144 Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 0711282439 ISBN-13 9780711282438 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-09-28 UK Release Date 2023-09-28 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2023-09-28 Series Kew Experts Edition Description New Edition Audience General DEWEY 635.932 Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC NZ Release Date 2023-10-02 Imprint Frances Lincoln Subtitle The Art and Science to Grow with Confidence Illustrations 200 colour images We've got this

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