Hibiscuses have entered an era of increasing popularity as garden designers and home gardeners rediscover the fine attributes of these wonderful plants. Here is the only book that covers the species and cultivars of the genus Hibiscus completely and in detail. Barbara Perry Lawton surveys both kinds of hibiscus: the tropical, subtropical, and warm-temperate plants whose pure, clean colors are such grand assets to modern gardens and homes, as well as the hardy perennials and shrubs that thrive in spite of snow, ice, drought, flood, or poor soil, bearing bright flowers year after year. These classic flowers have a long and fascinating history. The book chronicles the history and traditions of their use in addition to those of Hibiscus relatives such as hollyhocks, okra, and cotton. With more than 200 species, there is great diversity in the genus Hibiscus. Barbara Perry Lawton introduces all gardeners, expert and novice alike, to the possibilities offered by these plants. A photographic gallery of hibiscuses illustrates the richness of the many species and cultivars from which the gardener may choose.
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"A very well written book that was both enjoyable and enlightening to read. I would certainly recommend it to anyone interested in gardening with hibiscus as an entry into the sometimes bewildering world of cultivated hibiscus."
—Randall Small, Plant Science Bulletin, Fall 2005 (Plant Science Bulletin )
"An excellent resource on the genus. It is a recommended addition to all libraries that have collections in horticulture."
—Kathy Fescemyer, E-Streams, August 2005 (E-Streams )
—Randall Small, Plant Science Bulletin, Fall 2005 (Plant Science Bulletin )
"An excellent resource on the genus. It is a recommended addition to all libraries that have collections in horticulture."
—Kathy Fescemyer, E-Streams, August 2005 (E-Streams )
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Here is the only book that covers the species and cultivars of the genus Hibiscus completely and in detail. Barbara Perry Lawton surveys both kinds of hibiscus: the tropical, subtropical, and warm-temperate plants whose pure, clean colors are such grand assets, as well as the hardy perennials and shrubs that thrive in spite of snow, ice, drought, flood, or poor soil, bearing bright flowers year after year. The book chronicles the history and traditions of these classic flowers in addition to those of Hibiscus relatives such as hollyhocks, okra, and cotton. A photographic gallery of hibiscuses illustrates the richness of the many species and cultivars.
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Not for novices,
This review is from: Hibiscus: Hardy and Tropical Plants for the Garden (Hardcover)
I had hoped this book would have practical advise for beginners, and lots of pictures, and how-tos, such as how to prune, when and where, but I was disappointed, too much information and history that I did not need to know. Not much help for those with plants in containers, and those in the Northeast.
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If you are someone wanting to read more about the history and species of Hibiscus, but don't know where to look, Barbara Perry Lawton's book is the place to go. Her book covers everything from history and breeders to native ranges and detailed explanations of more than 200 species of Hibiscus.
This book is full of useful information for anyone wanting to learn more about growing these beautiful plants in their garden. Chapters on propagation and cultivation are included and highly informative. This is a great bok for the advanced gardener that would like to learn more about this interesting plant group.
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More than a dozen hibiscuses are native to North America. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tropical hibiscuses, hibiscus cultivars, staminal column, ruffled flowers, crimson eye, specific epithet, rose mallow, double flowers, compact plant, leaf axils Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, North America, South Africa, American Hibiscus Society, Ken Gilberg, South American, Department of Agriculture, Gallery of Hibiscuses, Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society, West Indies, Civil War, Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Jack Jennings, National Arboretum, Old World, Species Plantarum New!
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More than a dozen hibiscuses are native to North America. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tropical hibiscuses, hibiscus cultivars, staminal column, ruffled flowers, crimson eye, specific epithet, rose mallow, double flowers, compact plant, leaf axils Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, North America, South Africa, American Hibiscus Society, Ken Gilberg, South American, Department of Agriculture, Gallery of Hibiscuses, Royal Boskoop Horticulture Society, West Indies, Civil War, Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Jack Jennings, National Arboretum, Old World, Species Plantarum New!
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- The Garden Book (Mini Edition) by Editors of Phaidon Press in Back Matter
- Malvaceae of Mexico (Systematic Botany Monographs) by Paul A. Fryxell on page 126
- The Names of Plants by David Gledhill in Back Matter
- Royal Horticultural Society Practical Guides: Perennials (Rhs Practical Guides) by Royal Horticultural Society in Back Matter
- Encyclopedia of Herbs by Storey Publishing in Back Matter
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