Daffodils: Beautiful Varieties for Home and Garden
Daffodils celebrates this spring floral favourite, with an in-depth look at the many gorgeous and multicoloured varieties, perfect for the garden, the home and any bouquet.
Celebrating the glorious daffodil, spring flowers whose trumpet shape are instantly recognisable throughout the world, this is the next instalment in the iconic flower series by Naomi Slade and Georgianna Lane.
Narcissus are known for their stunning colours ranging from brilliant yellow and orange to pastel pink and white, and for hailing the beginning of spring. This diverse plant can be traced back to the sixteenth century, and has been used for medicine, decor and as the symbol of many organizations and countries worldwide.
From the uncoventional, cheery ‘Pink Charm’ to the gloriously scented ‘Bridal Crown’, award-winning garden writer Naomi Slade describes over 60 varieties, with suggestions for planting, growing and cutting. Accompanied by Georgianna Lane’s sumptuous and instantly recognisable photography, Daffodils is the perfect gift for any fan of spring flowers, gardeners and florists both amatuer and professional and collectors of this gorgeous flower series.
”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
For Daffodils: -
”'The text is lively [and] if you want to expand your knowledge - and display - of daffodils, then this is the book for you. Just be prepared for severe temptation.” - - Mandy Bradshaw, The Chatty Gardener Blog
”'A stunning tribute to this beloved flower … With Naomi Slade’s expert knowledge and Georgianna Lane’s exquisite photography, Daffodils is not just a book - it’s an experience.” - - The Flora Journal
”'The most beautiful book of the year … spellbinding” - - Karen Gimson
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 -
'Simply glorious.' - Daily Mail Weekend -
'Handsomely produced and lushly illustrated.' - The Irish Times -
For Ranunculus: -
‘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