“An enjoyable and insightful book I have re-read and enjoyed recently for the second time”. Ben

One of the best books on flower varieties and their traits. Going from season to season and species to species, Sarah Raven looks at each flower’s character and traits and includes the newest varieties. Every variety has stunning photos with  descriptions, the varieties place in the year and their uses as a cut flower. The photos really are noteworthy.

Sarah has in depth knowledge of all the popular flower varieties by visiting Europe’s leading flower breeders regularly and trialing varieties that she knows will be popular. Through her extensive trialing, aided by a team of gardeners, she notes and tests each variety for her business. This book is a collection of the best varieties, some old, many new.

Probably the most in depth, but enjoyable contemporary book on flower varieties available. A great volume for the gardener’s library.

Raven, Sarah, 2021, Bloomsbury Publishing.