Author: Slade, Naomi

Brand: Gibbs Smith

Binding: Hardcover

Number Of Pages: 240

Release Date: 20-04-2021

Details: Product Description Dramatic elegance and fragrance for your garden with lilies both exotic and quietly elegant.   The lily is an evocative flower, which comes with connotations of romance, remembrance, love, and innocence. Revered in early Greek and Roman mythology and adored by hybridizers and florists today, lilies infuse gardens, culture, and ceremonies with their classic floral beauty. Gracing both garden and vase from early summer until late autumn, lilies are dramatic and striking. This beautifully presented reference guide features more than 50 well-loved and unusual varieties of lily, from the towering and prolific Arabian Knight to the fiery Viva la Vida, the pink, pollen-free Viola to the majestic Silk Road. Find out how to care for your lilies, with practical tips for all kinds of gardens, containers and balconies.   Georgianna Lane’s captivating photographs showcase the splendor and variety of the lily, while Naomi Slade imparts her gardening expertise for the fullest blooms of this rewarding flower. this book will appeal to everybody who is after the best bloom for weddings, outdoor spaces or the most bountiful cut flowers.     Review “Should Naomi Slade’s books come with a warning? As I found myself writing down yet another ‘must try’ variety from her new book, it seemed sensible. There’s no doubt that reading them is dangerous.” ― The Chatty Gardener Published On: 2021-05-05 About the Author Naomi Slade is a well-known journalist and photographer specializing in gardening, environment, and lifestyle. A biologist by training, naturalist by inclination, and with a lifelong love of plants, she contributes regularly to a range of British publications including The English Garden and House and Garden. She is the author of Hydrangeas and Dahlias. She lives in the UK.   Georgianna Lane is a floral, garden and travel photographer whose work is sought for books, calendars, and more. Her work has been featured in Country Living, House Beautiful, Flower, Romantic Homes and Victoria. She is the photographer of the complete Beautiful Varieties for the Home and Garden series. She divides her time between homes in the Pacific Northwest and Paris.

Package Dimensions: 10.0 x 7.6 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English