Houston Lifestyles and Homes, April 2001
Learn how to grow and easily maintain this magnificent plant [with this] ... clear, comprehensive guide.


Mary Cameron Frey, Chicago Sun-Times, April 29, 2001
[This is an] excellent book to buy and keep for future guidance and reference.


Sharon Rhodes, E-streams.com 06/2002
Church covers everything from the history of hydrangeas to a source list of plants.


Book Description
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular flowering shrubs in the world. With many species native to North America and dozens of hardy hybrids developed over the years, there is an overwhelming range of plants to choose from. Here is practical, expert advice for the American gardener looking to add brilliant color and show-stopping blooms to a garden. This comprehensive guide covers the early history of hydrangeas, wild species and cultivated forms -- including many North American species and American-bred hybrids -- and lists the most popular varieties. It also includes: - a section on the widely sought-after, versatile and hardy climbing hydrangeas - advice on planting, cultivation, and propagation - how to prune hydrangea - use in garden design - how to care for cut blooms for long-lasting beauty - growing in containers - affecting bloom color -- from the pinks to the blues - how to choose the best plant for the site. - information on rare species for the enthusiast and the daring With more than 100 stunning, full color photographs and a list of over 125 recommended species and hybrid hydrangeas for various situations and uses, Hydrangeas is a beautiful, comprehensive guide to these favorite flowering shrubs.


About the Author
Glyn Church has spent a lifetime with plants. He studied at Pershore College of Horticulture in Worchestershire, England, and the famous Chelsea Physic Garden in London to gain a Master of Horticulture degree before immigrating to New Zealand. He now operates Woodleigh Nursery where he sells rare plants obtained from contacts around the world. He grows an extensive range of hydrangeas and has a seven-acre display garden featuring these versatile plants. Pat Greenfield has combined her strong interests in writing, painting and photography into a career writing articles and taking photographs of plants and gardens.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular flowering shrubs in the world. With many species native to North America and dozens of hardy hybrids developed over the years, there is an overwhelming range of plants to choose from. Here is practical, expert advice for the American gardener looking to add brilliant color and show-stopping blooms to a garden.

This comprehensive guide covers the early history of hydrangeas, wild species and cultivated forms -- including many North American species and American-bred hybrids -- and lists the most popular varieties. It also includes: a section on the widely sought-after, versatile and hardy climbing hydrangeas advice on planting, cultivation, and propagation how to prune hydrangea use in garden design how to care for cut blooms for long-lasting beauty growing in containers affecting bloom color -- from the pinks to the blues how to choose the best plant for the site information on rare species for the enthusiast and the daring.

With more than 100 stunning, full color photographs and a list of over 125 recommended species and hybrid hydrangeas for various situations and uses, Hydrangeas is a beautiful, comprehensive guide to these favorite flowering shrubs.

FROM THE CRITICS

Houston Lifestyles and Homes

Learn how to grow and easily maintain this magnificent plant [with this] ... clear, comprehensive guide.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Colorful and easy to grow ... [the book's] more than 100 color photographs alone could win you over.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Colorful and easy to grow ... [the book's] more than 100 color photographs alone could win you over.

Mary Cameron Frey