Christopher Grey Wilson – författare

Hailing from the world’s harshest climates, the iconic edelweiss, vibrant blue forget-me-nots, delicate saxifrages, and stunning gentians are just a few of the exciting species that you will discover in this book. Short detailed descriptions and images reveal the intricate world of more than 400 species and cultivars, providing an informative and practical overview of cultivating alpines whatever the size of your garden or patio.Written for the gardener, enthusiast and horticulturist.

Hailing from the world’s harshest climates, the iconic edelweiss, vibrant blue forget-me-nots, delicate saxifrages, and stunning gentians are just a few of the exciting species that you will discover in this book. Short detailed descriptions and images reveal the intricate world of more than 400 species and cultivars, providing an informative and practical overview of cultivating alpines whatever the size of your garden or patio.Written for the gardener, enthusiast and horticulturist.

This long-awaited field guide covers more than 2000 of the region’s exceptionally diverse andimportant plant-life, from the most common species to local endemics. Illustrated throughout withcolour photographs, each species profile includes nomenclature, description, dimensions, habitat,flowering times and distribution.With comprehensive, up-to-date coverage sorted by habitat, this is the essential guide for students,professional botanists, scientists, gardeners and plant-enthusiasts alike.