Everything you need to know at a glance in one handy mid stunningly illustrated practical reference, Full photographic directory of over 50 of the most common varieties of heather from the three genuses of Calluna, Doboecia and Erica, For each variety full botanical information is provided on history, growth, hue, height, spread and suitability, Step-by-step guidance on planting, propagation and pruning, and how to deal with common pests and diseases, Includes instructions on growing heather in outdoor borders, raised beds, containers, hanging baskets and indoors, A highly accessible book on some of the most popular flowering plants, celebrating their year-round beauty