Roses (RHS Practicals) - Softcover

Hawthorne, Linden

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0751306894 ISBN 13: 9780751306897

Publisher: DK, 1999

Synopsis

Practical information on gardening with roses including: Choosing planting and training When and how to prune every type of rose Roses for ground cover Best roses for fragrance Old garden and species roses Patio and container roses How to keep roses healthy - and much more

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Review

Britain's number one favourite flower, the rose is one of the oldest plants known to man. Referred to in ancient texts its beauty and scent has never lost its appeal. In this RHS Practical guide every type of rose is looked at: hybrid teas, shrub roses, climbers, ramblers and the more specialised growing methods for standards and swags. Clearly illustrated with lavish photographs it is the perfect introduction to this vast genus. The tricky problem of pruning, a subject that can cause many horticultural arguments, is concisely covered, eliminating the many misconceptions that have arisen over the years. Concluding with a "gallery of roses", this small book manages to convey every pertinent fact necessary for the cultivation of this endearing and enduring flower. - Lucy Watson

Synopsis

A guide providing practical information on the selection, cultivation and display of roses. This book is one of a series that addresses specific plants or plant groups, garden problems, design and planning solutions, as well as building projects for garden structures and features.

Edition details

• Publisher: DK
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0751306894
• ISBN 13: 9780751306897
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 72