Product Description

This comprehensive encyclopaedia is the perfect one-stop reference for iris enthusiasts everywhere. It offers the most up-to-date information on a rich variety of irises and boasts more than 1000 stunning colour photographs. The author, drawing on 20+ years of growing experience, has hand-picked a vast array of irises perfect for gardeners, and highlights both popular and lesser-known varieties. The author has included irises suitable for all climates - including hot and dry, temperate, and even cold northern regions - and includes specimens representing every imaginable colour, from deepest purples, blues, and reds to strong pinks, yellows, and oranges through to pastels in every colour tone. Detailed cultivation advice, information about the plants' breeding history, and ideas for using irises with other plants in the garden make this an indispensable resource for iris lovers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #332068 in Books
• Published on: 2005-11-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 340 pages

About the Author
Claire Austin grows over 1500 perennials and holds the National Collection of bearded irises at her nursery Claire Austin Hardy Plants. She lives in Shropshire, England.