Lilies

Lilies by Naomi Slade with photography by Georgianna Lane. Hardback. 240pp. Published by Pavilion, 2021. Very good condition.

If lilies are one of your favourite flowers, then this book is a must! With beautiful photography and superb hand-drawn illustrations, the book is divided into three main sections. Naomi begins with the history and botany of lilies from Greek and Roman mythology to the hybridization of today. The next four chapters are dedicated to Naomi’s favourite species and cultivars with each individual plant profile including the plant’s use in the garden as well as specific growing information from size, preferred soil type and flowering period. The final section includes everything you need to know about raising lilies yourself.

Naomi Slade is a horticultural journalist, author, designer and consultant. She has written a number of gardening books including Chrysanthemums, RHS The Winter Garden, The Plant Lover’s Guide to Snowdrops, Dahlias and Hydrangeas.