Product Description

Capturing the spectacular presence of these extrovert plants, The Gardener's Guide to Growing Dahlias will delight dahlia lovers, convert those new to the genus, and inspire a new generation of growers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #852160 in Books
• Published on: 2005-03-01
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

From Booklist
Rowlands, who has been growing and showing dahlias for more than 30 years, begins with a brief history of this beautiful plant, which now boasts more than 20,000 varieties. One chapter describes physical characteristics, and another explains the breakdown of groups within the genus. Rowlands gives detailed instructions on cultivation, which include data on pest and disease control, watering, and storing the tubers. There are chapters on propagation, raising new varieties, and exhibitions at horticultural shows. Rowlands lists more than 400 cultivars, giving their origin when known, along with a brief description of each plant. This comprehensive guide has 70 stunning color photographs and 15 line drawings. George Cohen

Review
Few people have had the opportunity to sit at the fount of knowledge and drink of composite lore. Rowland's bookprovides dahlia growers that distinct pleasure. -- Wayne Shantz, Dahlias of Today 2000

It is a thoroughly good read and a book no self-respecting dahlia grower would want to be without.(Dave Spencer, The Garden (Royal Hort. Soc) , December 1999) -- (Royal Hort. Soc, December 1999)

The book is very well organized with all pertinent information necessary to grow these flowers. -- Marty Figley, Garden Spot - Observer & Eccentric, March 30, 2000

From the Publisher
In Gardeners Guide to Growing Dahlias, Gareth Rowlands provides excellent background on the history and botany of dahlias. There is an extensive A-Z list with information on each cultivars classification and introducer, as well as hints about its use in the garden. He takes care to include a significant section on the how-tos of cultivation, especially dealing with pests and diseases. Information about current dahlia societies, even dahlias on the internet, completes this instructive addition to the Gardeners Guide series.

Customer Reviews

Dahlia's for everyone
Whether you are a serious grower or just need some extra flowers for your garden this is a great book.Dahlias are generaly easy to grow, but can be tricky to grow well.It contains a lot of info on the history, culture, habit,propagation and care. It is relevent to both northern and southern hemispheres as it has a season converter and is in metric and imperial.The photos are sharp and clear and cover everything from petal shapes to full heads.This is a great general reference book.

NICE BOOK
I am brand new to the Dahlia world and bought this book as a primer. I had done some research online and everything I found online was nicely condensed in this book. It teaches you the basics such as planting and care plus teaches you all of the 'codes' for sizes, colors, forms, etc. It really is very helpful to someone who knows little about dahlias. Plus, the pictures are beautiful and nicely identifies the plant form, so you can learn some of the various types.

Dahlia,s
I needed a book that had more basic information not so much the area about botony.