This is such a lovely book. it is the kind that anyone interested in beautifying their garden should have a copy of, sitting on the coffee table to share with others. The photography in this book is astoundingly beautiful, so realistic you would swear you could reach out and feel the softness of the petals. This is the kind of book that just makes you feel happy when you are down, knowing that there can be such natural beauty out in the world around you.

A great resource for gardeners with plenty of information on this amazing flower and the connections it had throughout the world, this is a book not to miss for anyone interested in flora.

I would happily give this book as a gift to other nature lovers and gardeners.

This review is based on a complementary copy from the publisher, provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.