This book details the history and background of the use of silver, grey, white and blue foliage plants in Australia and overseas. There is full consideration of the use of these colours in the garden including the most effective mixing of different foliage types both in the border and grey garden. A special chapter is devoted to their use in foliar decoration. The author outlines how to plan, prepare and plant a grey garden.
The plant directory section gives detailed descriptions of well over 200 species, both native and exotic and including trees and shrubs - their botanical and common names, leaf colour, natural ecology, cultivation, propagation, use for foliar decoration and much more. Extensive handy lists detail plants for special purposes and there is a list of suppliers. The whole is illustrated with many excellent line drawings and colour plates.
