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Alocasia macrorrhiza
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Phyllostachys nigra
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This book is for my daft cousin Steve, whose knowledge of horticulture could be written on a small postage stamp, and also for my learned chum Angus White, whose extensive plant knowledge has been a pleasure to share.
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Yucca gloriosa variegata
Hardiness colour codes
All the plants featured in this book have been given a hardiness colour code. This is to help you select plants that are capable of surviving the winters in your area.
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GREEN | hardy down to -20°C (-4°F) |
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ORANGE | hardy down to -10°C (14°F) |
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RED | hardy down to -5°C 23°F) |
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DOUBLE RED | hardy down to 0°C (32°F) |
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Alocasia macrorrhiza
Contents
Architectural plants in the garden
Pests, diseases & other disorders