- Naomi Slade and Georgianna Lane

Chrysanthemums: Beautiful varieties for home and garden

By Naomi Slade and Georgianna Lane

The underestimated Chrysanthemum is the epitome of both flamboyance and style with it’s many varieties and shapes: chronicled beautifully in Naomi Slades Chrysanthemums.

The next title in Pavilion’s flower series of stylish floral guides which celebrates the versatility and the variation of the Chrysanthemum.

From open daisies to multi-petalled pom-poms Chrysanthemums offers a comprehensive guide of some of the rarest and most interesting varieties. This autumn blooming flower is carefully explained by expert biologist and nature writer Naomi Slade: all captured in gorgeous colour by Georgianna Lane. The title traces the history of this Natively Asian flower from it’s origins in China through to it’s explosion throughout Europe and US. With expert advice and commentary, Chrysanthemums is the perfect flower for weddings, gift bouquets and to brighten your home.

This book is the perfect handbook for anyone wanting to propagate, grow or cut the perfect Chrysanthemum.

Author: Naomi Slade , Naomi Slade
Format: Hardback
Release Date: 15 Aug 2024
Pages: 256
ISBN: 978-0-00-866273-8
Naomi Slade is a biologist by training, a naturalist by inclination, and with a lifelong love of plants, she has written books on snowdrops and orchards. She contributes to a wide range of publications, including the Telegraph, The English Garden, and House and Garden. Her local and national TV and radio appearances include presenting on BBC Gardeners\' World.Georgianna Lane is a leading floral, garden and travel photographer whose work has been widely published. Her work has featured in BBC Gardens Illustrated, Gardener’s World, Romantic Homes and Victoria. With over 100k followers on instagram, Georgianna also chronicles her styled floral photo shoots on her blog georgiannalane.com.

”Naomi Slade 'goes the extra mile, giving us added bits of useful information that can really help gardeners develop their practical knowledge.” - - Garden Media Guild Award Winner 2022

For Dahlias: -

”'A comprehensive, quick-reference guide. This is a visually stunning book with superb photography, which makes it a beautiful experience to turn each page - a great introduction to the genus.” - - Gardens Illustrated Magazine

”'Simply glorious.” - - Daily Mail Weekend

”'Handsomely produced and lushly illustrated.” - - The Irish Times

For Ranunculus: -

”Naomi Slade 'goes the extra mile, giving us added bits of useful information that can really help gardeners develop their practical knowledge.” - - Garden Media Guild Award Winner 2022

”'A colourful, informative book that is an inspiring read for anyone who loves these luxurious, abundant blooms..” - - Gardens Illustrated

For Hydrangeas: -

”'Instantly re-educates and inspires, leaving one determined to uproot half the garden and replant it with hydrangeas.” - - The Sunday Times

For Peonies: -

”'Simply flicking through the pages … is a sensualist’s dream.” - - The Sunday Times