Since its introduction into Europe 200 years ago the dahlia has always been a stalwart of the cottage garden, bedding display and showbench. The choice of form and colour available to enthusiasts is almost endless, and every year more names are added to the official catalogue of over 20,000 varieties. The Gardener's Guide to Growing Dahlias is invaluable in this respect, providing recommendations for garden use by established enthusiast and expert grower Gareth Rowlands. The book is illustrated with detailed photographs and informative botanical drawings which inspire cultivation and collection of the plant and are excellent aids to accurate identification. Capturing the spectacular presence of these extrovert plants, The Gardener's Guide to Growing Dahlias will delight dahlia lovers, convert those new to the genus and inspire a new generation of growers., ISBN13: 9780881924343 ISBN10: 0881924342 Material Type: hardcoverSince its introduction into Europe 200 years ago the dahlia has always been a stalwart of the cottage garden, bedding display and showbench. The choice of form and colour available to enthusiasts is almost endless, and every year more names are added to the official catalogue of over 20,000 varieties. The Gardener's Guide to Growing Dahlias is invaluable in this respect, providing recommendations for garden use by established enthusiast and expert grower Gareth Rowlands. The book is illustrated with detailed photographs and informative botanical drawings which inspire cultivation and collection of the plant and are excellent aids to accurate identification. Capturing the spectacular presence of these extrovert plants, The Gardener's Guide to Growing Dahlias will delight dahlia lovers, convert those new to the genus and inspire a new generation of growers., ISBN13: 9780881924343 ISBN10: 0881924342 Material Type: hardcover , ISBN13: 9780881924343 ISBN10: 0881924342 Material Type: hardcover

Rowlands, Gareth