Hydrangeas, 9781911641230
Hardcover
Discover hydrangea’s chic revival: history, beauty, and blooms for every garden.

Hydrangeas

beautiful varieties for home and garden

$37.42

  • Hardcover

    208 pages

  • Release Date

    3 May 2020

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Summary

Hydrangeas: A Celebration of Blooms

Underestimated for too long as just a shrub for cottage gardens, the hydrangea is experiencing a renaissance in floral design. Lavish and luscious, the often-giant blooms are the epitome of chic.

This title celebrates the history and main varieties of the hydrangea, from its origins in China, Japan and Korea, to how they have taken over most gardens in the world. To this day, pink hydrangeas are popular in Asia, as they are given as love t…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781911641230
ISBN-10:1911641239
Author:Naomi Slade
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:Pavilion
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:208
Release Date:3 May 2020
Weight:1.02kg
Dimensions:252mm x 195mm x 24mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

’[An] exuberant book.’

‘Instantly re-educates and inspires, leaving one determined to uproot half the garden and replant it with hydrangeas.’ – The Sunday Times

For Dahlias‘A comprehensive, quick-reference guide. This is a visually stunning book with superb photography, which makes it a beautiful experience to turn each page – a great introduction to the genus.’ – Gardens Illustrated Magazine

‘Simply glorious.’ – Daily Mail Weekend

‘Handsomely produced and lushly illustrated.’ – The Irish Times

For Ranunculus

Naomi Slade ‘goes the extra mile, giving us added bits of useful information that can really help gardeners develop their practical knowledge.’ – Garden Media Guild Award Winner 2022

‘A colourful, informative book that is an inspiring read for anyone who loves these luxurious, abundant blooms..’ – Gardens Illustrated

For Peonies:

‘Simply flicking through the pages … is a sensualist’s dream.’ – The Sunday Times

About The Author

Naomi Slade

Naomi Slade is a well-known journalist and photographer specialising in gardening, environment and lifestyle. A biologist by training, naturalist by inclination and with a lifelong love of plants, she has written books on both snowdrops and orchards. She contributes regularly to a wide range of publications, including The Telegraph, The English Garden and House and Garden, and appears on TV and radio.

Georgianna Lane is a leading floral, garden and travel photographer whose work has been widely published internationally in books, magazines, calendars and greeting cards. Her work has featured in The New Yorker, BBC Gardens Illustrated, Romantic Homes and Gardener’s World.

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