RHS Encyclopedia of Roses - Hardcover

Quest-Ritson, Charles; Quest-Ritson, Brigid

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1405335114 ISBN 13: 9781405335119

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, 2008

Synopsis

A new edition of this A-Z guide to the world’s favourite flower, from the experts at the RHS

From the Barkarole to the Moonbeam, discover everything you need to know about roses with this definitive A-Z guide to over 2,000 species. Every one is thoroughly catalogued with detailed descriptions; from the size of their flowers and their scent, to growing habits, cultivation, breeding and name origins.

Keep your roses blooming following practical advice on care, cultivation and the latest growing techniques. Plus an introduction on rose history, anatomy, special gardens and the breeding of new varieties makes this the ultimate reference for every rose enthusiast.

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Review

20 years of rose-growing nous . . . you'll never be short of planting ideas.' BBC Gardeners (World )

Synopsis

A new edition of this A-Z guide to the world's favourite flower, from the experts at the RHS. From the Barkarole to the Moonbeam, discover everything you need to know about roses with this definitive A-Z guide to over 2,000 species. Every one is thoroughly catalogued with detailed descriptions; from the size of their flowers and their scent, to growing habits, cultivation, breeding and name origins. Keep your roses blooming following practical advice on care, cultivation and the latest growing techniques. Plus an introduction on rose history, anatomy, special gardens and the breeding of new varieties makes this the ultimate reference for every rose enthusiast.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405335114
• ISBN 13: 9781405335119
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 448