Kew - Parched: 50 plants that thrive and survive in a dry garden

Kew: Parched showcases over 50 drought-proof species from around the world, featuring botanical illustrations from Kew's archives. It explores the captivating variety of dry plants, from roadside daisies to prickly pear cacti, and includes familiar sights like lavender, rosemary, and yarrow.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2024
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Kew: Parched is a captivating collection of over 50 stunning, fascinating, and, most importantly, drought-proof species from around the world. Often, we tend to associate botanical beauty with lush, verdant plants that require meticulous care and attention. However, what if we broadened our perspective to include those that thrive in the scorching heat, parched earth, and minimal water? Following the record-breaking summer, Kew: Parched delves into the captivating diversity of dry plants. From the roadside daisies of California to the prickly pear cacti of the Mexican desert and the familiar sights of lavender, rosemary, and yarrow, this remarkable range of species is explored through exquisite botanical illustrations from Kew's archives, presented in a beautifully packaged gift book.

Weight: 556g
Dimension: 157 x 217 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802797251