Complete Hydrangeas

by Glyn Church

"Hydrangeas have so many winning attributes, it's hard to imagine an easier group of plants to grow, or any other flowering shrubs capable of providing vibrant color for so long a season"
-from the Introduction The large number of hydrangea cultivars developed in recent years has done much to increase their popularity across North America. Gardeners in colder regions, who could not grow these brilliant bloomers, now have many choices available. Today there are new super-hardy, dwarf and compact varieties; new colors; and new forms of these satisfying plants. Glyn Church celebrates these developments in this comprehensive guide. Illustrated with lush color photographs on every page, Complete Hydrangeas The author's advice, guidance and enthusiasm will have readers enjoying these show-stopping blooms in their own gardens.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published March 20, 2007

Reviews

[Linda (NOT RECEIVING NOTIFICATIONS) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Glyn Church is a New Zealand horticulturist; she wrote this gem of a reference and made it easy to read. From the history of where hydrangeas come from to their long-lasting color, she covers a wealth of practical insights that are equally valuable whether you are a home gardener or professional landscaper. There are plenty of colorful and concise pictures. Not all hydrangeas thrive in every zone but by tapping into this great source of written listings you are bound to find something to plant in your area. Besides the many cultivars that are shown Ms. Church gives you information on pests, disease, pruning and propagation.

Further organizations and suppliers are listed in the back of the book and you are not limited to just the United States. Still need some help? Try her other resources that she gives you that are on the internet. There is something for everyone and if you are looking for a starter book on this subject or, like me, you love to collect hydrangeas, take out this useful book.

[Ingrid · Rating 5 out of 5]

I do like this hdyrangea book quite a bit, but find myself more likely to turn to Dirr's book. This has a lot of good information, but my thinking is that Dirr covers my cultivators. This does have a lto of good information and some incredible pictures. The photo of 'Masja' on the back inspired me to seek out and purchase one for my own garden.

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

it is the addition of ammonium sulfate to your soil that will turn your hydrageas blue. a good, basic book covering types of hydrageas, their cultivation history and complete descriptions of many available cultivars.

added bonus - a nice explanation of scientific names and cultivar names.