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Howells, John. Choosing your Clematis. Woodbridge, Garden Art Press, 2000. 15.5 cm x 21.5 cm. 143 pages. Original hardcover. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. Includes for example the following essays: The Evergreen Group - the tender group / The Alpina Group - the group of single bells / The Macropetala Group - the group of double bells / The Montana Group - the group of giant clematis / The Rockery Group - the group of dwarf clematis / The Early Large Flowered Group - the 'dinner plate' group / Buying Clematis / Starting a Clematis Collection / Understanding and Managing Clematis Wilt / Hardiness Ratings etc. This book will solve the problem faced by those gardeners who want to grow clematis but do not know which one to choose. Some years ago the author devised a straight-forward classification of clematis by dividing them into twelve groups, a system which is now universally followed. The main part of the book considers all twelve groups in order of flowering. Each group has an unmistakable description with unambiguous illustrations. A number of easy-to-grow clematis in each group are described and illustrated. Clearly written brief directions are given for cultivation group.A knowledge of just twelve clematis, one from each group, gives the key to knowing all 1,000. With this key the gardener can quickly choose what appeals to and what suits the chosen planting area. There is also guidance on how to buy clematis and how to develop a clematis collection. Lists of the best clematis are provided. (Amazon)
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This book will solve the problem faced by those gardeners who want to grow clematis but do not know which one to choose. Some years ago the author devised a straight-forward classification of clematis by dividing them into twelve groups, a system which is now universally followed. The main part of the book considers all twelve groups in order of flowering. Each group has an unmistakable description with unambiguous illustrations. A number of easy-to-grow clematis in each group are described and illustrated. Clearly written brief directions are given for cultivation group.A knowledge of just twelve clematis, one from each group, gives the key to knowing all 1,000. With this key the gardener can quickly choose what appeals to and what suits the chosen planting area. There is also guidance on how to buy clematis and how to develop a clematis collection. Lists of the best clematis are provided.
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"A wonderful book" - Clematis Chronicle "A fascinating book" - Jim Fisk "This book will be a great success" - John Fopma "Everything a gardener needs to know" - Daily Telegraph "Bookchoice" "Clematis lovers regjoice" - Josephine Allison
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- PublisherGarden Art Press
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 1870673379
- ISBN 13 9781870673372
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages120
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