About this item
A favorite indoor-outdoor flower adorns the summer in colorful bursts of petals. Perhaps the most abundantly blooming plant, hydrangeas have captivated gardeners and cultivators alike with their old-fashioned charm and tantalizing colors. From late spring to early autumn, they burst from the ends of stems in natural bouquets of vibrant pink, stunning white, lavender, rose, and blue. With over 75 species and 600 named cultivars that range over the world, the variety makes them perfect for any occasion. Georgianna Lane's entrancing photography showcase the varieties of nature's firework flower, such as the intensely colored Alpenglühen and the airy Lanarth White, while Naomi Slade imparts her gardening expertise for the fullest bloom of this rewarding flower.
About the Author
Naomi Slade is the author of Dahlias (Pavilion in the UK, Gibbs SMith in the US, 2018) , An Orchard Odyssey (Green Books, 2016) and The Plant Lover's Guide to Snowdrops (Timber Press 2014) . A lifelong natural historian, graduate biologist, former rock band manager and serial entrepreneur, she has won awards for designing both carnival floats and show gardens. Her award-winning writing has featured in a wide range of newspapers and magazines including The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Financial Times, House and Garden, The Garden, The English Garden and Saga Magazine. She has covered gardens in France as well as the UK and contributed editorial on both sides of the Atlantic. Interests include plants, people, botany, environment and design; science, social history and architecture. A good day off would involve swimming, skiing, climbing mountains, exploring new horizons or reading a really good book (someone else's) .
