Product Description

Members of the bleeding heart family, such as the well-known Chinese bleeding heart, have long been among the best-loved flowers of the perennial border. In recent years, however, excitement about this group has reached fever pitch with the introduction of dozens of stunning new discoveries, particularly among the genus Corydalis. Super-hardy and adorned with blossoms in a spectrum of jewel-like colors, their popularity has surged to new heights. Despite this fame, however, and the long-standing interest in the bleeding heart family, little has been written about these versatile and easily grown plants until now. This thorough guide for gardeners and botanists covers all the cultivated species, hybrids, and cultivars of Corydalis, Dicentra, and allied genera in the bleeding heart family. Written by three international experts and published in association with Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the book features concise descriptions, useful keys to the genera and species that allow for accurate identification of plants, and practical tips to successfully grow and use the plants in the landscape. Additional chapters cover the cultural history, cultivation, natural history, and distribution of the species, while a helpful glossary clarifies botanical terms. Fifty elegant line drawings and 115 vivid photographs showcase the range of brilliant colors and shapes of these botanical gems. The authors' formidable expertise and knowledge of the plants in the wild and in cultivation make this a must-read for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the world of perennial plants.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #784837 in Books
• Published on: 2008-05-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780881928822
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review

"About a plant family that few people understand and is widely dispersed around the world."

Washington Post (Washington Post )

"This book may include more details than the average home gardener cares to know, but the photos are inspiring and the group of plants needs to be seen in gardens more often."

Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle Post-Intelligencer )

“. . . a handsome book brimming with practical advice, close-up profiles and tempting illustrations.” (Bill Scheick Dallas Morning News )

“Valuable for its beauty and well-written content, this book will delight its readers for years. Recommended.” (CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries )

“If you get a chance, do flip through it. Or read it cover to cover. Or buy it ... the information in it is very, very good.” (Washington Gardener )

About the Author
Mark C. Tebbitt teaches at California University of Pennsylvania and has studied all the North American species in the bleeding heart family. Formerly a botanist at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, he is author of Begonias (Timber Press, 2005).

Magnus Lidén is a senior botanical researcher and scientific curator at the Uppsala University Botanic Gardens.

Henrik Zetterlund is the horticultural curator at Gothenburg Botanic Garden.