This charming celebration of the peony reads like a "very smart love
letter to cultivating beauty" and features 60+ vintage-inspired
full-color botanical illustrations (Seattle Times).
"Delightful...Next time you are lucky enough to be someone's houseguest,
consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of
Flowers."-The New York Times
Peonies are queens of the spring garden, a romantic flower long popular
in bridal bouquets (symbolizing prosperity and a happy marriage). In
bloom for only a few weeks, they have passionate fans who love them
despite--or perhaps because of--their short season. They can live to be
100 years, and are one of the easiest flowers to grow, with many
different shapes and colors available, and a delicate scent.
This charming little hardcover book includes:
- 60+ full-color botanical illustrations
- basic botany and history
- everything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the garden
- tips for creating beautiful arrangements and preserving flowers
- quotes, lore, and notable gardens and growers
Like a bouquet of peonies, this book is an affordable little luxury for
gardeners and flower lovers**--**the perfect hostess gift or Mother's
Day present. It's part of the collectible mini gift book series Little
Book of Natural Wonders.