ISBN: 9781869534714 - rhododendrons and azaleas (a gardener's guide) (1 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 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.…