•A rigorous, new classification of a universally popular group, including details of a new species •Details of its long and colourful history, from 1680 up until the present•A selection of historical illustrations and exceptional new botanical watercolour paintings by Elbe Joubert•Superb photographs of the species in their natural habitats, and a wide selection of the best cultivars to grow•New research data on pollination •Comprehensive information on its medicinal use in Southern Africa•Detailed advice on cultivation, propagation and care •Essential for horticulturists, gardeners, growers, botanists, botanical art enthusiasts•Foreword by Brian Mathew