A year in bloom flowering bulbs for every season

"Bulbs are an essential part of any gardener's planting palette from the first snowdrops of winter to the last crocus of autumn, they offer endless opportunities for floral impact and experimentation. In A Year in Bloom, award-winning garden writer Lucy Bellamy showcases a wide-ranging selection of...

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Main Author: Bellamy, Lucy (Author)
Other Authors: Ingram, Jason (Photographer)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Phaidon Press Inc., 2024.
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Summary:"Bulbs are an essential part of any gardener's planting palette from the first snowdrops of winter to the last crocus of autumn, they offer endless opportunities for floral impact and experimentation. In A Year in Bloom, award-winning garden writer Lucy Bellamy showcases a wide-ranging selection of more than 150 bulbs, each presented with informative text, expert planting advice, and vibrant photography. Organized into four seasonal chapters, this modern grower's guide embraces familiar flowers such as tulips and daffodils alongside less common blooms, including dog's tooth violets, gladioli, and autumn snowflakes. Gardeners will discover bulbs suited for borders, containers, and grass plantings; bulbs to attract pollinators, for scent, for naturalized plantings; and reliably perennial bulbs that will flower year after year, supporting a sustainable approach"--Publisher's description.
Physical Description:215 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1838668462
9781838668464
Author Notes:Written and curated by Lucy Bellamy, former editor of Gardens Illustrated magazine, with nominations from leading garden designers, piantspeople and head gardeners, A Year in Bloom is the ideal volume for both new and expert gardeners. Whether grown In herbaceous borders, in containers or naturalized In grass, this expertly curated book guides the gardener in choosing the best bulbs for use throughoutout the year.