The quintessential winter flower in all its beauty.
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A mere 10 years ago, hellebores were considered connoisseurs' plants — subdued in coloration, hard to find and the subject of much snobbery. Today, however, they are among the hottest perennials, thanks to their early bloom, long-standing flowers, shade tolerance, handsome foliage and the profusion of new colours and forms that have recently become available. Authors Cole Burrell and Judith Tyler have produced what is arguably the definitive book on this genus, packed with up-to-the-minute, comprehensive information on growing, maintenance, design, hybridization and selection, and trouble-shooting. This lavishly illustrated volume will interest hellebore lovers at every level of interest.
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[Burrell and Tyler] have produced what is most likely the most complete work on the subject.
This thorough and reliable book is the most up-to-date available on the genus at present.
The allure of the Christmas rose and the remarkable availability of the Lenten rose have heightened the rising popularity of these treasured perennials. Co-authors Colston Burrell and Judith Knott Tyler capture all of this and bring to light many of the new seed strains and hybrids in this monograph on the Helleborus genus.
Every hellebore enthusiast will find it indispensable.
Achieves a very nice balance between being an authoritative monograph and a practical guide with lots of good photographs.
A great handbook for the casual gardener, with poetic descriptions, detailed cultural information, and design ideas. This is the one book all hellebore addicts should add to their shelves this year.
What makes this book especially appealing are the shared experiences of the well-known and respected breeders and growers of the genus. With outstanding photographs of the wild species and prized hybrids ... this book is at the top of any list of monographic presentations.
This will be the definitive book on hellebores for years to come.
This monograph helps gardeners appreciate the diversity among the species, the excitement of finding new characteristic combinations, and the enthusiasm of sharing in the gardening community both here and abroad.
With outstanding photographs of wild species and prized hybrids, ... with sources for hellebores, with appendices on medicine, black death, nutrient study, and cut flowers, this book is at the top of any list of monographic presentations.
It would be hard to imagine anyone writing another book about hellebores for at least a decade to come — this volume is so complete.