Discover striking new plants from around the world, shown in clear plates with practical growing notes.
This volume catalogs living specimens with detailed descriptions and imagery, helping readers identify and care for plants that are little known or newly introduced to cultivation. It blends scientific detail with accessible guidance, ideal for greenhouse work and home growing alike.
The book gathers a diverse mix of species, including perennials, shrubs, and tropical plants, with notes on habit, foliage, flowers, and cultivation. Each plate pairs a vivid illustration with text that explains origin, preferred growing conditions, and how the plant behaves in cultivation. Readers will encounter remarks from the author on habitat, propagation, and wintering needs, all grounded in practical experience.
What you’ll experience
- Clear plant profiles with measurements and distinctive features
- Notes on greenhouse or frame cultivation and winter care
- Observations on growth habit, leaves, sepals, petals, and fruiting structures
- Guidance for sourcing or propagating rare or new plants
Ideal for readers of botany plates, greenhouse enthusiasts, and gardeners who enjoy expanding their plant collections with unusual species.