Tropical Garden Plants [Hardcover]

"A stunningly beautiful presentation of flowers and plants native to tropical regions of the world." --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

By the author and photographer of "The Tropical Garden", this volume presents flowers and plants native to the tropical areas of the world - plants which are now also cultivated in Europe and America. The book is divided into sections on flowering shrubs and annuals, foliage plants, ornamental trees, ornamental vines and creepers, palms, exotics, water plants, ground covers and ferns and orchids. The author's knowledge of the varieties suitable for cultivation have informed the selection for the book which serves as a guide, an aid to identification and a horticultural survey. The photographs show the plants and flowers in close-up and in garden settings.

William Warren has lived in Thailand since 1960. He is a passionate and knowledgeable gardener, and has designed several major gardens in Thailand and Hawaii. He is the author of numerous books, including The Tropical Garden, Balinese Gardens and The Arts and Crafts of Thailand, all of which have been published by Thames & Hudson. Luca Invernizzi Tettoni is a photographer who has worked throughout Asia for over twenty years. He has contributed to many books, including The Tropical Garden and Balinese Gardens. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.