This series of books celebrates some of the most beautiful, oldest and well-loved flowers. Each book in the series looks at a different theme, and though images by leading flower photographers, reveals overlooked cultivars or rare species. Before looking at over 30 different species, each book investigates the plant in history, art, perfume and medicine. Practical information is included in each book. From pruning and plantings, to suppliers' contact information and which National Trust gardens feature the plant.
Tulips: Tulips must surely be the most popular of all bulbs. Their range is vast, from little single early flowering varieties to the almost blowy multi-coloured feathered parrot tulips. Their colours range through most of the spectrum, from almost black (actually very dark purple) to the purest white. In between one finds shades of near blue, green, "broken" colours, and ever shade of red, pink, yellow and mauve, often with several colours in one flower.
