Kew: Parched is a collection of over 50 beautiful, fascinating and-most importantly-drought-proof species from around the world.
We often think of the most beautiful plants as those that are lush, verdant, and need careful care and tending-but what if we could change the way we think of botanical beauty to include those that thrive with hot sun, parched earth and little to no water?
Following the hottest summer on record, Kew: Parched explores the captivating variety that exists in the world of dry plants. From roadside daisies native to California and prickly pear cacti from the Mexican desert to the familiar sights of lavender, rosemary and yarrow, this incredible range of species is explored through beautiful botanical illustrations from Kew's archives in this gorgeously packaged gift book.

Philip Clayton is a garden expert and writer with over 20 years' experience. He has worked for the Royal Horticultural Society and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. He has a BSc in horticulture and gardens professionally at The Manor, Cambridgeshire. Previously Deputy Editor of The Gardener, Philip's most recent book, A Plant for Every Day of the Year, was published in October 2022. He lives in England. THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW is a world-famous scientific organisation, holding an unrivalled position for its outstanding collections of plants and fungi, artefacts and art, world-class Herbarium as well as its expertise in plant diversity, conservation and sustainable development. From its beginnings as a small physic garden in 1759 it has grown to become a top international visitor attraction and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kew's 132 hectares of stunning landscaped gardens and iconic glasshouses make it one of the world's best-loved gardens, a paradise for plant lovers, offering a wealth of ideas and inspiration to all.