Synopses & Reviews
Years of experience answering questions on what to grow in problem sites -- plus an impressive career at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum and plenty of practice in his own garden -- make Roy Lancaster an ideal authority to advise on what perennial to grow where. Unbeatable Selection System: What Perennial Where provides at-a-glance guidance on choosing perennials for different sites and conditions, and for a variety of ornamental uses. Each plant entry is supported by symbols indicating its light requirements, hardiness, height, and spread, and by notes on the plant's ornamental features and season of interest; in short, all the facts you need to guarantee the right choice. Detailed Coverage: With its combination of magnificent photographs of the suggested plants and expert advice, What Perennial Where is an indispensable guide to perennials for every garden situation.
About the Author
Roy Lancaster worked at the University of Cambridge Botanic Gardens and the Hillier Nurseries in Hampshire before becoming the first curator of the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum in 1970. Since 1980 he has been a freelance writer, plant explorer, and broadcaster. He has written many books, including What Houseplant Where and What Perennial Where (also published by DK), and regularly contributes to various magazines, including the Royal Horticultural Society's journal The Garden.