Phaidon The Seasonal Gardener: Creative Planting Combinations

Published by Phaidon, The Seasonal Gardener: Creative Planting Combinations is a completely revised and updated edition of the 2001 book Plant Partners. In this book, experienced horticultural writer Anna Pavordi presents 60 stunning plants and pairs each with two perfect partners. Both beginners and more experienced gardeners will find inspiration on how to combine plants so that the flowers in the garden can be enjoyed all year round. The book is illustrated with stunning and detailed photographs.

First published in 2001, and now fully revised and updated, in this inspirational book, acclaimed bestselling author Anna Pavord selects 60 ‘star plants’ – from iris to hostas – and pairs each with two perfect partners: shrubs, herbaceous perennials, bulbs, and annuals that no garden should be without. This classic book reveals how best to group plants in a garden to create a year-long display. Ranging from hydrangeas, salvias and ferns to dahlias, tulips and snowdrops, each star plant is paired with two partners, offering gardeners creative planting solutions to achieve stunning results, season by season.