Delphiniums

Gardeners throughout the world love these majestic tall flowers but few are aware of the range of colour and form that are now available with the burst of new cultivars, several of which have been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Not just blue, but red, pink, violet, yellow and white forms are available. David and Shirley Bassett are two leading experts on delphiniums, raising and introducing new varieties. They bring all their expertise and enthusiasm to this book, which is a much-awaited publication on a plant that offers much to the gardener. Fully illustrated with colour photography, their book covers: Garden delphiniums: an introduction Wild delphiniums Cultivated delphiniums The Breeding of cultivated delphiniums Using delphiniums in the garden General cultivation: soil requirements Propagation Pests and diseases Breeding new delphiniums Growing unusual delphiniums