RHS Wisley Handbooks: Irises by Jennifer Hewitt Slinnegar
Irises are among the most beautiful flowering plants that can be grown in temperate climates. These stunning plants have a range that encompasses all colours of the rainbow and can provide spectacular focal plants for a mixed border, by water, among shrubs, in a rock garden, or in beds by themselves. This concise, illustrated handbook contains detailed information on all aspects of iris care, providing invaluable reference for amateur gardeners and experienced growers alike. The straightforward approach to essential techniques, together with advice on tackling pests and other problems, and the directory of recommended varieties, will ensure successful results.
Sidney Linnegar trained at Kew Gardens and was for many years in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Reading, where he was responsible for the collection of iris species. He is now retired and was recently president of the British Iris Society. He lives in Berkshire.Jennifer Hewitt is also involved in the British Iris Society, as a vice-president and honorary registrar. She has a particular interest in Siberian irises, is the author of the Hardy Plant Society's booklet Irises, and is a past editor of the BIS Year Book. She lives in Kidderminster, England.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781845333836 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845333837 |
| Title | RHS Wisley Handbooks: Irises |
| Author | Jennifer Hewitt Slinnegar |
| Series | Royal Horticultural Society Wisley Handbooks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2008-02-15 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |