The Plant Lover's Guide to Clematis - (Plant Lover's Guides) by Linda Beutler (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In the tradition of creating a valuable library of beautiful, plant-driven books, Timber Press's series of Plant Lover's Guides are packed with trusted information alongside lush, full-color photography. This guide is perfect for beginning and expert home gardeners who want to celebrate the beauty of clematis.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Clematis are the royalty of climbing plants. With their lush flowers, long season of bloom, and attractive seedheads, they are eagerly sought by almost every gardener in the temperate world. <i>The Plant Lover's Guide to Clematis</i> by clematis expert Linda Beutler includes information on using the plants in the garden, designing with them, and growing and maintenance tips. A plant directory highlights 196 of the best cultivars and species. Full of suggested companion plants and hundreds of gorgeous color photographs, this book covers everything a home gardener needs to introduce these delightful plants into their garden.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>With their sumptuous colors and generous display of flowers, clematis are unrivaled among climbing (and sometimes shrubby) plants. Whether you favor the spectacular large-flowered hybrids or the elegant small-flowered hybrids and species, you'll learn the best plants for your garden along with expert advice on design, propagation, and maintenance--including clear instructions on the often confusing subject of pruning. Linda Beutler has been the curator of the Rogerson Clematis Collection since 2007 and in 2013 was elected the first American president of the International Clematis Society. <p/> The Plant Lover's Guide books offer a rich source of information on both new and classic garden plants. Written by enthusiastic experts, they recommend the best varieties for different situations, inspire ideas for new plant combinations, and are packed with resources for the home gardener. These gorgeous guides celebrate the beauty of each plant and form a comprehensive library that every plant lover will want to own.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Linda Beutler, the current president of the International Clematis Society, covers in detail how best to cultivate, propagate and prune clematis. The bulk of the book is a directory of 196 of the author's favourite clematis, a broad range covering old and new cultivars, herbaceous forms and species. Each entry is accompanied by a photograph and the main groups of the genus are described in a way that will appeal to the general gardener." --<i><b>Gardens Illustrated</b></i> best book of the year <p/> "I can't think of a serious gardener who wouldn't want a copy of this book." --<i><b>Garden Design Online</b></i> <p/> "Rich in design ideas and cultivation information, the pages of this book likely will be dog-eared soon...Like the other books in The Plant Lover's series, this one boasts a good index, a personal voice and plenty of color photos." --<i><b>Pacific NW Magazine </b></i> <p/> "Linda writes with humor, directness, and expertise...This is definitely a good book for clematis lovers to read and to keep around for future reference." --<i><b>Garden in a City</b></i> <p/> "Well designed and richly illustrated, Branhagen's book will be of value to landscapers, restoration ecologists, and home gardeners interested in creating regionally appropriate landscapes. . . . For aficionados of specific plant groups, series such as these provide the biggest bang for the buck. . . . Highly recommended." --<i><b>Choice </b></i><br>
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