Product Description

With this reference gardeners can successfully replicate alpine plants’ native conditions, allowing them to grow such choice alpines as gentians, daphnes, and Dianthus. Dramatic photographs and descriptions take readers through the Pyrenees, Alps, Balkans, and Carpathians to capture the charms of these unique mountain plants.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #597112 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-01
• Released on: 2005-10-15
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 320 pages

From Booklist
The photogenic vertex of Switzerland's Matterhorn, a dramatic image, sets the mood for Jermyn's beguiling grower's guide to plants at home in Europe's lofty mountain regions. Packed with intriguing botanical lore and horticultural details, Jermyn is primarily concerned with helping gardeners learn how to choose the proper site to cultivate each alpine species, be it endemic to areas of the Pyrenees, the Alps, or the Balkans. Years in the nursery industry give Jermyn an insider's knowledge of the different alpine zones and soil conditions. Spring-blooming beauties--windflowers and primroses, snowflakes and buttercups--are introduced, followed by a travelogue-like format moving from west to east. Both novices and serious green thumbs on the lookout for rare and choice treasures to add to their rockeries will be equally fascinated by Jermyn's lovely, detailed descriptions. In addition, photographs show close-up views of plants together with magnificent scenery. Although alpines can be difficult to grow, their charms are captivating. Alice Joyce
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Review
"Both novices and serious green thumbs on the lookout for rare and choice treasures to add to their rockeries will be equally fascinated by Jermyn's lovely, detailed descriptions."—Alice Joyce, Booklist, October 15, 2005 (Alice Joyce Booklist )

"Written for the alpine plant enthusiast, this reference book provides an exhaustive review of the European continent and offers the reader a wealth of information on this unique gardening niche."—Jim Latchney, American Reference Books Annual, March 2006 (Jim Latchney American Reference Books Annual )

...quite simply an excellent book, one whose praises I could not sing loudly enough. It will certainly delight you.. -- Irish Garden plant Society Journal, December 2005

Both novices and serious green thumbs on the lookout for rare and choice treasures to add to their rockeries will be equally fascinated by Jermyn's lovely, detailed descriptions.Alice Joyce, Booklist, October 15, 2005 (Booklist )

Written for the alpine plant enthusiast, this reference book provides an exhaustive review of the European continent and offers the reader a wealth of information on this unique gardening niche.Jim Latchney, American Reference Books Annual, March 2006 (American Reference Books Annual )

From the Publisher
Enthusiasm for plants native to the mountain ranges of Europe is on the rise as gardeners discover the extraordinary diversity and adaptability of alpine flora. Includes a selection of Europe’s most beautiful alpines, complete with detailed cultivation advice.

Customer Reviews

An alpine hike
Want to take a hike in the alpine zones of europe? This book does that and more. Jermyn takes us on hike and identifies plants along the way, showing how they grow and how we can grow them in our own rock gardens. A fun book with loads of information.