Product Description

The peony is an immensely rewarding plant for gardeners giving a profusion of magnificent flowers throughout a long season. It is also thornless and relatively untroubled by pests and diseases. Many of the species peonies have the additional bonus of being scented and with over 100,000 varieties of herbaceous peony available there is sure to be a colour to suit every planting scheme. In this authoritative book on the subject, the striking peonies and relatively new Itoh Hybrids are prominently featured providing a feast of fascinating new plants for collector and gardener alike.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1690299 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03-30
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Review
'Discover how rewarding the peony can be with this information-packed guide' - BBC Gardener's World

About the Author
Martin Page studied botany at Swansea University and went on to receive a PhD from the University of Exeter. A professional photographer for many years, he developed a specialisation in horticultural and landscape photography. Martin is a member of the American Peony Society and his other main plant interests are palms. citrus species and herbaceous perennials. A keen gardener, he is establishing a collection of species peonies as well as breeding his own varieties. Martin lives in Hove, East Sussex.