Short description
South Africa possesses the world's largest variety of indigenous plants. In this beautifully produced book, Pitta Joffe brings together a remarkable collection of indigenous trees, shrubs, climbers and flowering plants to give local gardeners the opportunity to fully appreciate and utilise this treasure chest of indigenous flora. The book includes not only established favourites but also many lesser-known species that will amaze the reader with their beauty and diversity.
Long description
South Africa possesses the world's largest variety of indigenous plants. In this beautifully produced book, Pitta Joffe brings together a remarkable collection of indigenous trees, shrubs, climbers and flowering plants to give local gardeners the opportunity to fully appreciate and utilise this treasure chest of indigenous flora. The book includes not only established favourites but also many lesser-known species that will amaze the reader with their beauty and diversity.
- The book covers more than 300 species of indigenous plants in detail, with descriptive text and more than 900 stunning full-colour photographs for easy identification.
- Detailed species accounts include a description of the plant, advice on how to cultivate it in the garden, information on the uses of each plant as well as the plant’s natural distribution and habitat.
- Up-to-date distribution maps show the natural range of each plant, while a range of icons offers an easy overview of the plant’s size and shape, its cultivation requirements, uses, flower colour, flowering time and other special features.
- Introductory chapters include an overview of South Africa's different garden biomes, advice on how to propagate plants and chapters on gardening for birds and butterflies.