Gardners Guide to Growing Penstemons - Softcover

Way, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0715316001 ISBN 13: 9780715316009

Publisher: David & Charles, 2003

Synopsis

Most are easy to grow and propagate and a large number of them are ideal for perennial and mixed borders while some make excellent plants for raised beds, part-shade situations, rock gardens and patios. The shorter alpine types present more of a challenge to the gardener but new techniques for growing them successfully, and new forms which demand less specific conditions, are now becoming known. The extraordinary range of colour provided by the genus combined with their ability to flower over a long summer period compounds the appeal of this fascinating and collectable plant.

About this title

Review:

'A fabulous book... if you have not already fallen in love with these useful and alluring flowers, you soon will.' - The Guardian 'a comprehensive, balanced, meticulous and readable addition to the gardener's book shelf' - Gardens Illustrated

About the Author:

Peter James grew penstemons for many years and his academic knowledge of botany together with his patience in sifting through old records enabled him to assemble a unique picture of the genus. He was recently involved in genetic research attempting to elucidate some of the origins of the popular hybrids. He died in 2002. David Way trained as a horticulturalist at Cambridge University and the RHS Garden at Wisley. As well as a career in teaching and research, he has for many years been a member of the executive committee of the Hardy Plant Society, and is the author of their booklet, Penstemons. He writes, lectures and has broadcast on horticultural topics. David lives in Hunton, Kent.

About this edition

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0715316001
• ISBN 13: 9780715316009
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160