In this compact, clearly laid out volume each alphabetical entry contains practical and detailed advice about the following:

The main characteristics of each selected perennial and how to grow and propagate them.
Optimal growing conditions, soil requirements and the best maintenance regime for each plant.
Each plant's flowering season and what other plants it goes best with.

This book also contains information about which perennials are beneficial to wildlife, which are suitable to use as cut flowers, and the latest in varietal development.