RHS What Plant Where Encyclopedia

Find over 3,000 different plants for every location, style and scenario.

With over 55K sold of the previous edition this new edition tackles themes of sustainability, resilient plants for a changing climate, and wildlife-friendly planting.

In this plant book you will find:




The ideal plant for more than 65 different locations, style effects, and themes
Information about meadow-style planting and pollinator-friendly flowers, plants for year-round interest and for a changing climate.
Simple planting recipes show you how to create beautiful containers, beds, borders, and garden designs.
A Special Effects section which offers solutions to common problems, such as weed-suppressing ground cover.


Matching the right plant to the right location is more than half the battle when it comes to gardening. Whether your site is stuck in shade or scorching in the sun, on a windy promontory or frost-prone hollow, this book has an almost inexhaustible array of planting suggestions so you can make the right choices for a thriving garden.

With RHS What Plant Where Encyclopedia you'll be inspired to discover thrilling new plants and feel reassured that they'll have the best chance to bloom.