Chrysanthemums: Beautiful varieties for home and garden

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The underestimated Chrysanthemum is the epitome of both flamboyance and style with its many varieties and shapes: chronicled beautifully in Naomi Slades Chrysanthemums.
The next title in Pavilions flower series of stylish floral guides which celebrates the versatility and the variation of the Chrysanthemum.

From open daisies to multi-petalled pom-poms Chrysanthemums offers a comprehensive guide of some of the rarest and most interesting varieties. This autumn blooming flower is carefully explained by expert biologist and nature writer Naomi Slade: all captured in gorgeous colour by Georgianna Lane. The title traces the history of this Natively Asian flower from its origins in China through to its explosion throughout Europe and US. With expert advice and commentary, Chrysanthemums is the perfect flower for weddings, gift bouquets and to brighten your home.

This book is the perfect handbook for anyone wanting to propagate, grow or cut the perfect Chrysanthemum.

Reviews

Naomi Slade goes the extra mile, giving us added bits of useful information that can really help gardeners develop their practical knowledge. Garden Media Guild Award Winner 2022

For Dahlias:

A comprehensive, quick-reference guide. This is a visually stunning book with superb photography, which makes it a beautiful experience to turn each page a great introduction to the genus. Gardens Illustrated Magazine

Simply glorious. Daily Mail Weekend

Handsomely produced and lushly illustrated. The Irish Times

For Ranunculus:

Naomi Slade goes the extra mile, giving us added bits of useful information that can really help gardeners develop their practical knowledge. Garden Media Guild Award Winner 2022

A colourful, informative book that is an inspiring read for anyone who loves these luxurious, abundant blooms. Gardens Illustrated

For Hydrangeas:

Instantly re-educates and inspires, leaving one determined to uproot half the garden and replant it with hydrangeas. The Sunday Times

For Peonies:

Simply flicking through the pages is a sensualists dream. The Sunday Times

Author Bio

Naomi Slade is a well-known journalist and photographer specialising in gardening, environment and lifestyle. A biologist by training, naturalist by inclination and with a lifelong love of plants, she has written books on both snowdrops and orchards. She contributes regularly to a wide range of publications, including The Telegraph, The English Garden and House and Garden, and appears on TV and radio.