The Gardener's Encyclopaedia of New Zealand Native Plants [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Valda Paddison (Author), Yvonne Cave (Photographer)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1869620437 | ISBN-13: 978-1869620431 | Publication Date: January 1, 2003

This encyclopaedia brings together over 1000 species, hybrids and cultivars of plants native to New Zealand. The colour photographs, arranged according to the plant's attributes and use in the garden, include examples of landscaping possibilities as well as plant portraits. The accompanying A to Z text gives detailed descriptions, cultivation and propagation information (including regionally-specific advice). There are lists of plants with desirable features or for particular situations, and photographs of natives used successfully in gardens.

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A wealth of information on a deservedly popular group of plants. -- Alice Joyce, San Francisco Examiner, October 6, 2000

For anyone interested in the flora of New Zealand [this] book will prove of immense value. -- UK online, September 2000

Indispensable for the plant enthusiast. -- The American Herb Association, Vol. 16:4 2001

This book will give a taste of the many unusual plants of this exciting flora to plant enthusiasts. -- Graham Hutchins, The Garden, October 2000

Without a doubt it is the book you will need [to] increase your knowledge of the flora of New Zealand. -- John E. Bryan, Gardening News, April 2000

Book Description

This islands that comprise New Zealand offer a unique and diverse flora that includes hundreds of outstanding garden plants. Fully 80 percent of these native plants are found nowhere else on earth. They also display an astonishing diversity, since they are adapted to climates ranging from rugged mountains to subtropical lowlands.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Godwit (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1869620437
• ISBN-13: 978-1869620431
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,592,860 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars are simply not enough., October 9, 2003

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This review is from: The Gardener's Encyclopaedia of New Zealand Native Plants (Hardcover)

I ordered this book and was amazed and enthralled by it from the moment I cracked the cover. What a find. I had no idea New Zealand had such wonderful plants. I wish the section on Alpine Wildflowers was more thorough but it wasn't bad. It could use information on cultivation, hardiness, and availability and the book would be perfect. I want to grow some of these plants so bad it isn't even funny. I fell in love with this book and would never part with it. It will remain a cherished part of my library as it would be with yours. Don't pass up the opportunity to get this one. It is well worth the money.
I am a botanist and work for a nursery. I have an extensive library, mostly on the area where I live but I love plants from all over the world. Especially if the plants can survive my climate. I got some good information and photographs from this book. I am not kidding when I said I was amazed. I fell in love with in in the first few pages.