Peony : the best varieties for your garden / David C. Michener & Carol A. Adelman.
Material type: TextPublisher: Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, 2017Description: 248 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781604695205
- 160469520X
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | 635.9334 M623 | Available | 33111008694255 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"A luscious and colorful immersion into the world of the peony." --Petal Talk The bold blooms, pretty colors, and heady fragrances of peonies make them one of the most popular flowers, both in gardens and floral arrangements. Peony--by leading experts David Michener and Carol Adelman--makes it easier than ever to grow them home. This lush book shares the history of the plant, explores the different types available, and includes complete growing information for 194 of the best varieties. Helpful lists detail the best peonies for specific needs.
Includes bibliographical references (page 239) and index.
History and origin -- Kinds of peonies -- The joy of gardening -- Planting and care -- Cut flowers -- Bush peonies -- Intersectional peonies -- Tree peonies.
In The Peony, David Michener and Carol Adelman help spread the joy of gardening with peonies. They share the history of this beloved plant, highlight the different types of peonies available, and profile the best 193 varieties of both. Growing information includes details on climate, soil, light, planting, and water needs. Helpful lists detail the best peony variety for specific needs and a resource list shares the best places to buy peonies and the best public gardens to see them in.