Unravel the extraordinary histories of 60 flowers that shape our gardens.
Have you ever wondered where your favourite garden flowers came from? Where their names derived? Or why some cultivars go in and out of favor? Every flower has a story and in A Short History of Flowers, Advolly Richmond guides you through the most intriguing, surprising, and enriching ones.
For example, you'll find stories of:
Featuring specially commissioned botanical illustrations by award‑winning artist Sarah Jane Humphrey, each entry highlights the plant and the story it tells, bringing its history vividly to life.
Whether you're a keen gardener or simply curious about the plants that surround you, this book invites you to see your garden, and its flowers, in an entirely new light.
