Lilacs, 9781911663966
Hardcover
Fragrant lilacs: Discover their beauty, cultivate them, and evoke nostalgia.

Lilacs

beautiful varieties for home and garden

$37.35

  • Hardcover

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    10 April 2022

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Summary

Lilacs: A Celebration of Spring’s Fragrant Bloom

A celebration of an iconic bloom, Lilacs offers advice on how to care for and propagate these exquisite flowers.

Naomi Slade explores a wide range of different lilac species and cultivars, all beautifully photographed by Georgianna Lane – showcasing not only Syringa’s delightful shades of purple and mauve but also the whites, blues and yellows.

Announcing the changing of the seasons and the co…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781911663966
ISBN-10:1911663968
Author:Naomi Slade
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:Pavilion
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:10 April 2022
Weight:1.02kg
Dimensions:28mm x 254mm x 196mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

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 Hydrangeas:

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

For Peonies:

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

About The Author

Naomi Slade

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. Her blog, Photography and Other Magic, chronicles her styled floral photo shoots and her extensive international travels to photograph beautiful gardens and iconic destinations.

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.

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