Hedera: The complete guide. 2017. illus. 429 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

Covers the surprisingly colourful diversity of ivy, from the 12 species to the extensive range of cultivars ideal for gardens and urban environments. All species described in detail, plus keys to aid identification, including photographs taken in rarely seen wild habitats. Nearly 200 of the most widely grown cultivars are illustrated and fully described, conveniently grouped by leaf shape. Results of research into the benefits of ivy for wildlife and the wider environment are presented. The use of ivy in decorative arts, folklore and medicine, and the history of the introduction of ivy species and cultivars into cultivation are lined out.

Botany, ecology and evolutionary history. Checklist of more than 2.000 cultivars and scientific names, with synonymy and valuable information including dates, introducers and descriptions. Advice on cultivation, propagation and inventive ways to use ivy in gardens.