T. M. E. Branney

Broschiertes Buch

Hardy Gingers

Including Hedychium, Roscoea, and Zingiber

Beschreibung

A guide to the temperate zone and high altitude ginger varieties that are perfectly at home in cooler climates. Cultivation advice includes techniques for breaking dormancy, maintaining soil nutrition, and understanding plantsà â â hardiness requirements.

Autor

T. M. E. Branney is co-owner of The Europa Nursery that specializes in rare, temperate-woodland plants. As well as offering a wide selection of Zingiberaceae, the nursery is also involved in a large-scale hybridization program for Epimedium and has amassed a comprehensive collection of Polygonatum. Branney designs gardens for private clients and has had articles and photographs published in plant journals all over the world. He has travelled to Southeast Asia, Central America, and Madeira to observe plants in the wild, take photographs, and collect seed.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Workman Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 308
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Oktober 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 608g
• ISBN-13: 9781604691733
• ISBN-10: 1604691735
• Artikelnr.: 27904720