Daffodils: Beautiful Varieties for Home and Garden

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Daffodils is a celebration of this spring floral favourite, with an in-depth look at the many gorgeous and multicoloured varieties, perfect for the garden, the home and any bouquet.
Celebrating the glorious daffodil, spring flowers whose trumpet shape are instantly recognisable throughout the world, this is the next instalment in the iconic flower series by Naomi Slade and Georgianna Lane.

Ranging from the traditional trumpet-shaped corona, to the cup-shape daffodil, Narcissus are known for their brilliant colours ranging from brilliant yellow and orange to pastel pink and white, and for hailing the beginning of spring. This diverse plant can be traced back to the sixteenth century, and has been used for medicine, decor and as the symbol of many organizations and countries worldwide.

From the uncoventional, cheery Pink Charm to the gloriously scented Bridal Crown, award-winning garden writer Naomi Slade describes over 60 varieties, with suggestions for planting, growing and cutting. Accompanied by Georgianna Lanes sumptuous and instantly recognisable photography, Narcissus is the perfect gift for any fan of spring flowers, gardeners and florists both amatuer and professional and collectors of this gorgeous flower series.

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.