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96 pages. Rhododendrons have it all -- beautiful flowers, magnificent foliage and an ab ility to thrive in a wide range of climates. The genus Rhododendron (to which az aleas belong) always has something to surprise and delight the gardener. With mo re than 1000 species, and many thousands of cultivars, there are plants in a hug e variety of form, color and size -- something to suit every need, every taste a nd every location. This guide for North American gardeners will help the novic e and the experienced gardener get the best from their rhododendrons and azaleas . Beginning with a history of rhododendrons in cultivation and a fascinating dis cussion on the development of the most popular species and varieties, the book i ncludes expert advice and information about: deciduous azaleas evergreen azaleas assessing your climate garden design cultivation, maintenance and propagation s oil and nutrition choosing plants for flower and leaf color pests and diseases p runing. The author shares his personal recommendations of over 390 varieties o f rhododendron and azalea, as well as practical tips gained from his many years of professional experience growing and hybridizing rhododendrons and azaleas. Th is is an inspiring and very useful handbook on these much-admired plants.…
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- Title
- Rhododendrons and Azaleas
- Author
- Geoff Bryant
- Publisher
- David Bateman
- Publication year
- 2001
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1869534719
- ISBN 13
- 9781869534714
- Seller catalogs
- Gardening
Rhododendrons have it all -- beautiful flowers, magnificent foliage and an ability to thrive in a wide range of climates. The genus Rhododendron (to which azaleas belong) always has something to surprise and delight the gardener. With more than 1000 species, and many thousands of cultivars, there are plants in a huge variety of form, color and size -- something to suit every need, every taste and every location.
This guide for North American gardeners will help the novice and the experienced gardener get the best from their rhododendrons and azaleas. Beginning with a history of rhododendrons in cultivation and a fascinating discussion on the development of the most popular species and varieties, the book includes expert advice and information about:
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deciduous azaleas
evergreen azaleas
assessing your climate
garden design
cultivation, maintenance and propagation
soil and nutrition
choosing plants for flower and leaf color
pests and diseases
pruning.
The author shares his personal recommendations of over 390 varieties of rhododendron and azalea, as well as practical tips gained from his many years of professional experience growing and hybridizing rhododendrons and azaleas. This is an inspiring and very useful handbook on these much-admired plants.
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About the Author
Geoff Bryant began his career as a nurseryman specializing in hybridizing rhododendrons and azaleas. Since the success of his book Propagation Handbook: Basic Techniques for Gardeners he has become a full-time garden writer and photographer. Bryant has contributed to many books, including the Ultimate Gardening Book, the Ultimate Book of Trees and Shrubs, the Ultimate Book of Flowers and the acclaimed Botanica series. He has also written specialty books on rhododendrons and azaleas and their propagation.
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