Exotic Plant Books

Encyclopedia of Exotic Plants for Temperate Climates by Will Giles is an impressive and comprehensive work on exotica. From bulbs, spiky agaves, bold cannas, and hardy banana to palm trees the luscious photos of these unusual plants will seduce any gardener into planting a bed of these wild and exotic specimens.

Exotic Planting For Adventurous Gardeners by Christopher Lloyd was published posthumously and is based on his detailed practical knowledge and his exotic garden at Great Dixter.

Exotic Gardening by Ian Cooke is a recently published work in handy paperback. The advice will help you create jungle-style landscapes in your garden. It explains their characteristics of exotics and advises on how they can be planted and grown to produce a stunning display to be enjoyed even in temperate climates.

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