Giant Perennials: Star Performers for the Garden

Giant Perennials: Star Performers for the Garden by Berry, Susan. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781552977491.

Gardeners know that structure is one of the most important elements in a successful garden design. Height is one way to add structure to a landscape. You can plant trees and shrubs, of course, but you also can use easy-to-grow perennials. Giant Perennials is a fully illustrated guide to adding drama and scale to any garden using plants that grow to about 5 feet. Easy to use and featuring a handy, extended fold-over flap showing plant size, growing conditions, blooming time, flower or foliage, and height and spread, Giant Perennials includes: A directory with more than 100 spectacular plants for every type of garden condition Suggestions on where, how and what to plant with giant perennials Advice on selection and cultivation A separate chapter on designing with giant perennials, complete with planting schemes Planting for damp or dry conditions, sun or shade Using color, foliage, and seasonal features Giant perennials in containers Practical tips on getting started, routine care, propagation, and controlling pests and diseases.