Some plants are pretty. Some are quietly plotting your downfall. Deadly Blooms is a slightly dark, totally fascinating guide to toxic and dangerous plants, from innocent-looking favourites to proper villains. Learn what not to touch, taste or place near the dog, with history, stories and practical advice along the way. A brilliant 96-page read for curious gardeners, gothic plant lovers and anyone who likes their potting soil with a side of danger.

• Gardening book about toxic plants with a dark, fascinating edge

• 96 pages of what is dangerous, why, and how to grow responsibly

• Beautiful, informative, and slightly unsettling in the best way

• Great gift for plant lovers with a gothic streak