RHS Encyclopedia of Planting Combinations

Each plant is photographed in glorious partnership with one, two or three ideal companions, creating more than 4,000 of the most imaginative and visually effective combinations possible. With a practical introduction, analyses of what makes a successful combination, the author goes on to show how to recreate combinations shown and invent new combinations. With chapters on bulbs, climbers, perennials, shrubs, trees, roses and annuals, this book has become THE essential reference book for all those who wish to combine plants according to 'colour', 'shape', 'texture' and 'form' in every corner of their garden.