Parched: 50 plants that thrive and survive in a dry garden

Through expert text and beautiful botanical illustrations, Parched by Philip Clayton explores the captivating variety that exists in the world of dry plants.

Book cover for Parched by Philip Clayton

With rainfall unpredictable and summers increasingly hot, plants that survive and thrive in these conditions have become more important than ever.

Dazzling, diverse, durable – discover the remarkable drought-proof plants that flourish in the driest environments.

From poppies and palms to cypress and cyclamen, this stunning book showcases the incredible species that have become a mainstay of dry gardens around the world.

Philip Clayton is the former Deputy RHS Editor of The Garden, currently a freelance writer and editor with 20 years’ experience in the development and creation of content. A plantsman with exceptional knowledge Clayton, is the author of ‘Grow Roses‘, ‘A Plant for Every Day of the Year’ and ‘Plants for Shade’.

Parched: 50 plants that thrive and survive in a dry garden (Kew) will be released on the 9th of May 2024.