Driven by a passion for horticulture from a young age, Alec White shares his extensive expertise and personal experience in this illustrated celebration of the peony and their many varieties, scents and colors. Sections include: •My Love Affair with Peonies – Documenting Alec's journey into a horticultural career and the background to his personal passion for peonies. •A Riot of Colour – Introducing the intensity and variety of color of peony blooms. •The Peony in Art and Culture – A broad overview of the role of the peony in literature and art work in various forms and its cultural significance around the world. • Every Garden Deserves at Least One Peony: Common Myths – Alec dispels common myths surrounding peony cultivation to help the reader progress and maintain their own growing. • The Stars of the Show – Details Alec's experiences at some of the UK's most prestigious flower shows and the tasks, challenges and process behind his award-winning exhibitions.